| ID | 097918 |
| Title Proper | Compliance among weak states |
| Other Title Information | Africa and the counter-terrorism regime |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Whitaker, Beth Elise |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines levels of compliance with the counter-terrorism regime in Africa, where weak states might have been expected to conform. Instead, even under American pressure, some governments have seized the anti-terrorism rhetoric while others have been more reluctant. A comparative analysis of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda demonstrates that domestic political factors largely explain this variation; compliance is highest in countries with the least democratic institutions and minimal mobilisation of domestic constituencies. Aid dependence and the perception of a terrorist threat also play a role. To the extent that popular pressures in transitional democracies reduce compliance, the article raises questions about the legitimacy and effectiveness of the counter-terrorism regime. |
| `In' analytical Note | Review of International Studies Vol. 36, No. 3; Jul 2010: p.639-662 |
| Journal Source | Review of International Studies Vol. 36, No. 3; Jul 2010: p.639-662 |
| Key Words | Weak States ; Africa ; Counter - Terrorism ; Kenya ; Tanzania ; Uganda ; Democratic Institutions ; Terrorist Threat ; Legitimacy |