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Triggers of Mass Atrocities
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Abstract The concept of "triggers" enjoys wide usage in the atrocity prevention policymaking community. However, the concept has received limited academic analysis. This paper reviews the concept critically, develops a definition, and subjects the concept to empirical analysis. The paper offers a mild endors... view more
The concept of "triggers" enjoys wide usage in the atrocity prevention policymaking community. However, the concept has received limited academic analysis. This paper reviews the concept critically, develops a definition, and subjects the concept to empirical analysis. The paper offers a mild endorsement of the concept of triggers of atrocity. The paper identifies four main categories of triggering event but cautions that triggers cannot be separated from context or decision-makers (authors abstract)... view less
Keywords
genocide; massacre; ethnic conflict; political conflict; prevention; etiology; international politics; explanation; power; political influence; political decision; case study; historical development
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2015
Page/Pages
p. 5-15
Journal
Politics and Governance, 3 (2015) 3
Issue topic
Mass Atrocity Prevention (Part I)
ISSN
2183-2463
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution