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Enemies within.
- Source :
- Journal of Conflict Resolution; Sep2018, Vol. 62 Issue 8, p1661-1685, 25p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- I examine how the chief executive’s political party affects domestic terrorism within democracies. In particular, I contribute to the literature on terrorism within democracies by arguing that domestic terrorist groups prefer attacking when right-wing parties hold office. I find evidence for this claim as well as results indicating that left-wing executives are more likely to cut deals with domestic terrorist groups. These trends suggest that domestic terrorist groups attack during right-wing governance to build their reputation and reduce violence during left-wing governance to appear moderate and get a deal. These results contribute to literatures on differences between left and right parties, how political institutions affect terrorism, and differences between domestic and transnational terrorism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00220027
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Conflict Resolution
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131188824
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0022002717698819