Therese Pettersson

Therese Pettersson is a senior analyst and project leader at the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP), where she specializes in research related to peace and conflict studies. In her recent commentary, she highlighted the alarming increase in global conflicts, noting that the number has nearly doubled since 2010. With a focus on the humanitarian impact of warfare, she emphasized the importance of accurate statistics on civilian casualties, particularly in ongoing conflicts such as those in Gaza and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where violence against civilians has surged.