Tamar Mitts
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About Me
I am an Associate Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs and a Faculty Member at the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, the Institute of Global Politics, and the Data Science Institute at Columbia University.
My research focuses on how digital platforms and emerging technologies shape conflict, governance, and social change. I study how militant groups and political actors use digital tools to influence public opinion, mobilize supporters, and manipulate information—and how these dynamics affect security and democracy. My work also examines nonviolent resistance and activism, exploring how identity, public perceptions, and allyship influence the success of social movements.
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​​My articles have been published, or are forthcoming, in top journals including the American Political Science Review, International Organization, PNAS, Journal of Politics, and Perspectives on Politics, among other outlets.
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My new book, Safe Havens for Hate: The Challenge of Moderating Online Extremism (Princeton University Press, 2025), explains why militant and hate organizations flourish online despite global efforts to clamp down on harmful content on social media platforms.​
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For speaking inquiries, please contact Molly Grote (molly_grote@press.princeton.edu) at PUP Speaks.
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