| ID | 139527 |
| Title Proper | Screening out risk |
| Other Title Information | IGOs, member state selection, and interstate conflict, 1951–2000 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Russett, Bruce ; Donno, Daniela ; Metzger, Shawna K |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Do intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) screen out conflict-prone states? We argue that IGOs have incentives to guard against admitting new members that pose significant security risks. Using a data set based on state–IGO pairings, we find clear evidence of screening: As security risk increases, the probability of IGO membership declines. Our findings underscore the importance of accounting for possible selection bias when studying the effects of IGO membership on conflict. Indeed, the types of IGOs sometimes found to be most effective at promoting peace—namely highly institutionalized organizations and those with a security mandate—also prove particularly selective and sensitive to risk. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 59, No.2; Jun 2015: p.251–263 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Quarterly Vol: 59 No 2 |
| Key Words | Interstate Conflict ; Intergovernmental Organizations ; IGOs ; Out Risk ; Member State Selection ; 1951–2000 ; IGO Membership ; IGOs and Security Risk |