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Ben Leo
PhD Candidate
Teaching Assistant

I am a fourth-year PhD Candidate studying International Relations and Comparative Politics. My research interests center on Pro-Government Militias, specifically how they affect conflict dynamics and human rights conditions. 

Previously I earned my B.A. from the University of Cincinnati, Summa Cum Launde, where I majored in Political Science and International Affairs.

Contact Information
bale230@uky.edu
1606 Patterson Office Tower
Education
BA Political Science, University of Cincinnati, 2021
MA Political Science, University of Kentucky, 2024
Research Interests
  • International Relations
  • Civil Conflicts
  • Pro-Government Militias
Affiliations
  • Political Science