André Kölln studied Political Science, History and International Law at Augsburg University in Germany, before continuing his studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science acquiring an MSc in Comparative Politics with a focus on Conflict Studies. Since 2006, André undertakes research for the Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research, monitoring the formation of political conflicts in certain parts of Latin America and the Caribbean. Since April 2011, André also undertakes research work for Peace Direct. In addition, he is a Business Analyst at the House of Commons.