Jason Miklian

Jason Miklian is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Development and the Environment at the University of Oslo.1 He is an American and Norwegian development studies scholar and author, born on May 16, 1977.1

Research Focus

Miklian's primary research areas include:

1. Business and development
2. The role of the private sector in conflict and fragile state settings
3. South Asian politics

His work explores the intersections of business, conflict, and sustainable development.25

Academic Background

• B.A. in South Asian Studies and International Affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004)
• M.A. in International Relations from the London School of Economics (2006)
• Ph.D. in Development Studies from NMBU (Norway) in 201414

Career Highlights

• Senior Researcher at the University of Oslo (current position)
• Senior Researcher at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) from 2012 to 20174
• Member of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights1
• Nominated for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize along with three colleagues for their work promoting business engagement in peace1

Publications and Influence

Miklian has authored or co-authored numerous publications, including:

• Over 60 academic and policy works on conflict and development issues6
• Books such as "The Vortex: A True Story of History's Deadliest Storm, an Unspeakable War, and Liberation" (2022)1
• Articles in prestigious journals and media outlets like Foreign Policy, Harvard Business Review, and The New York Times1

His research has been cited over 2,400 times according to Google Scholar.3

Areas of Expertise

• Peacebuilding
• Sustainable development
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
• Climate change and conflict
• South Asian conflict resolution and regional security23

Miklian is known for his extensive fieldwork in South Asia, particularly in India, where he has conducted numerous medium and long-term research visits since 2005.2