2018
Backsliding and Reversal: The J Curve Revisited
Publication
Publication
Democracy and Security
In this article we argue that democratic transitions can reverse, oscillate, or simply stall. These transitions are exemplified in the different types of states we categorize. We construct a model of stability vs openness using three dimensions of stateness, namely authority, legitimacy, and capacity. With the additional application of a six-fold typology of states, we offer a robust analytical framework with which to identify and explain changes in state status. Our construct of stability and openness leads to a novel development of a global conflict damage index, which is built upon conflict risk, but considers a state’s capacity to deal with conflict. The paper concludes with implications for policy and the application of the model to conflict prediction when states under go transition.
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Backsliding, Conflict, Democracy, Development, Early warning, Fragile states, Stability | |
dx.doi.org/10.1080/17419166.2018.1517334 | |
Democracy and Security | |
Organisation | Norman Paterson School of International Affairs |
Carment, D, Tikuisis, P. (Peter), Calleja, R. (Rachael), & Haichin, M. (Mark). (2018). Backsliding and Reversal: The J Curve Revisited. Democracy and Security. doi:10.1080/17419166.2018.1517334
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