| ID | 145990 |
| Title Proper | Democratic window of opportunity |
| Other Title Information | evidence from riots in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Aidt, Toke S ; Leon, Gabriel |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | We show that drought-induced changes in the intensity of riots lead to moves toward democracy in sub-Saharan Africa and that these changes are often a result of concessions made as a result of the riots. This provides evidence that low-intensity conflict can have a substantial short-run impact on democratic change and supports the “window of opportunity” hypothesis: droughts lead to an increase in the threat of conflict, and incumbents often respond by making democratic concessions. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol. 60, No.4; Jun 2016: p.694-717 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol: 60 No 4 |
| Key Words | Democracy ; Riots ; Drought ; Autocracy ; Transitions |