Dr. Markéta Odlová | IFZO, University of Greifswald

Hello!

I am a Political Scientist, currently working as Postdoctoral Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Baltic Sea Region Research at the University of Greifswald, as part of the Security Architecture in the Baltic Sea Region project team. I hold a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin, an MA in International Relations from Charles University Prague, and a BA in Political Science and EU Studies from Palacký University Olomouc. I also studied at the University of Haifa. Beyond academia, I have gained professional experience in diplomacy and the private sector.

My research focuses on the intersection of security, conflict, intergroup relations, and public opinion. I am particularly interested in how military and security policies interact with gender and ethnic dynamics and impact public opinion. My work combines qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, surveys, experimental and quasi-experimental approaches. I have experience in planning and conducting fieldwork in conflict-affected regions. I am committed to producing collaborative, creative, and inclusive research that generates meaningful social and political impact.

For more details, please see my CV or contact me.

Research Specialisation

Peace & Conflict
Civil-Military Relations
Intergroup relations
Israel/Palestine; The Druze Community in Israel
Baltic Sea Region
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods

Publications

Odlová, M. & Mehrl, M. 2026. “The Ethnic Groups Military Recruitment Data.” Nations and Nationalism.
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Odlová, M. 2019. “Zákon o národním státu: Konec izraelsko-drúzského přátelství?” [The Nation State Law: End of Israeli-Druze Friendship?]. International Politics, Institute of International Relations Prague.

Current projects

Odlová, M. “Pilot Study of Selective Conscription Effects: Interview Evidence from Ethnic Minority Women in Israel” (IN THE PUBLICATION PIPELINE)

Odlová, M., Banka, A. & Bussmann, M. “A Matter of Time? Estimates of Military Reinforcements Arrival and Willingness to Fight” (WORKING PAPER)

Odlová, M. “Strategic Military Refusal: The Case of Israeli Druzes” (WORKING PAPER)

Odlová, M. “Equality in Uniform? Women’s Military Roles and Gender Stereotypes Among the Public” (WORKING PAPER)

Savage, J.D., Odlová, M. & Zhang, T. “Intrastate Ethnic Repression and Conflict Dynamics.” (WORK IN PROGRESS)