Jason Miklian

Jason Miklian is a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Development and the Environment (SUM) at the University of Oslo, focusing on the role of businesses as peacebuilders and agents of sustainable development in fragile states.

His research revolves around corporate engagement within the 'Business for Peace' paradigm and UN Sustainable Development Goal #16, with a specific focus on countries like Colombia, Myanmar, India, DRC, Nepal, and the Philippines.

He also delves into how climate change, particularly large storms, can act as a trigger for violent conflict, with a focus on South Asia.

Jason Miklian has affiliations with various expert groups and advisory boards and has contributed to renowned media outlets such as the New York Times, BBC, The Economist, and others in an expert capacity.

He holds an MSc in International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a PhD in Development Studies from Universitetet for miljø- og biovitenskap (UMB), and a BA in South Asian Studies and IR from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.