| ID | 144803 |
| Title Proper | Between collaboration and disobedience |
| Other Title Information | the behavior of the guantánamo detainees and its consequences |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Deutschmann, Emanuel |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the behavior of the Guantánamo detainees in terms of collaboration and disobedience and how it influences their chances of getting a release recommendation. Joint Task Force Guantanamo–authored memoranda on 765 detainees are used to create a network of accusations between detainees and an attribute data set, which are analyzed using multivariate regression and Kolmogorov–Smirnov tests. It is found that while the distribution of incriminating statements obeys a power law, 62.6 percent of all detainees do not incriminate anyone. Yemenis and Saudi Arabians heavily overcontribute regarding incriminating statements and disobedient actions, whereas Afghans and Pakistanis undercontribute. Disobedient behavior does not affect the likelihood of getting a release recommendation, except for hunger striking, which has a negative effect. By releasing information, detainees don’t improve their own chances of getting release recommendations but impair those of the detainees they implicate. Three different groups of detainees are identified whose behavioral patterns seem to follow distinct logics. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol. 60, No.3; Apr 2016: p.555-582 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol: 60 No 3 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Social Network Analysis ; Wikileaks ; Guantánamo ; Power Law ; Mosaic Theory ; Learned Helplessness ; Power-Dependence |