Department of International Relations2024-11-0920192146-775710.20991/allazimuth.4764142-s2.0-85081681772https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14288/539In this paper, I examine the generation and use of large-N datasets and issues related to perationalization and measurement in the quantitative study of inter-state and intra-state conflict. Specifically, I critically evaluate the work on transnational dimensions of internal conflict and talk about my own journey related to my research on interactions between states and nonstate armed groups. I address the gaps in existing research, the use of proxy measures in large-N data analysis, and talk in detail about observational data collection and coding. I argue that future research should bridge the gap between studies of conflict across the fields of Comparative Politics and International Relations. I make suggestions laying the standards of academic scholarship in collecting data and increasing transparency in research.pdfInternational relationsJournal Articlehttps://doi.org/10.20991/allazimuth.476414473342000003N/ANOIR01837