Her research examines the causes and consequences of civil conflict and state repression. She leads two major data collection projects: one on the foundational organizations of rebel groups in civil wars, and another on the organizational characteristics and network structures of anti-government resistance campaigns. Dr. Braithwaite’s work has been published in various academic journals including Journal of Politics, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Peace Research, and Conflict Management and Peace Science. Braithwaite received her Ph.D. (2013) and M.A. (2010) from Penn State University, and a B.A. (2008) from Iowa State University.