Publication

The paper will proceed by outlining US interests in Kenyan stability, providing a brief overview of the conflict, and discussing the underlying causes of the violence. From there, quantitative analysis of micro-level conflict data and qualitative evidence from conflict narratives will identify and evaluate the local patterns of violence that emerged and the implications they have for US conflict prevention efforts. The paper will then conclude by reviewing potential policy options and offering recommendations for preventing a repeat of the conflict during the 2012 general elections and beyond.