Economic Crisis, Natural Resources, and Irregular Leader Removal in Autocracies
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DOI: 10.1093/isq/sqz006
Abstract: Why do autocratic leaders escape revolution, coups, and assassination during times of economic crisis? I argue that the spike in natural resource revenues since the 1960s has increased autocratic crisis resilience. The availability of this… read more here.
Keywords: leader removal; irregular leader; economic crisis; crisis ... See more keywords
What’s going on next door? Irregular leader change in neighboring countries, uncertainty, and civil war
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DOI: 10.1177/0022343320913092
Abstract: Uncertainty about capabilities or resolve is a prominent explanation for war between states. However, we know comparatively little about uncertainty as a cause of armed conflict between domestic actors. This article proposes that irregular leader… read more here.
Keywords: irregular leader; uncertainty; neighboring countries; change ... See more keywords