| ID | 168262 |
| Title Proper | Diversionary Tactics and the Ethiopia–Eritrea War (1998–2000) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Butcher, Charity |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Diversionary theories of war suggest that leaders may engage in bellicose foreign policies to divert the public’s attention from domestic problems and capitalize on a ‘rally around the flag’ type of effect. The evidence regarding diversionary theory is quite mixed. More recently, scholars have focused on situations that create opportunities for diversionary behavior, such as international rivalry and territorial disputes. This paper adds to the growing literature on diversionary conflict by considering the Ethiopia–Eritrea case and applying an opportunity-based approach. We assess whether the Ethiopia–Eritrea War (1998–2000) is consistent with diversionary explanations for the war, as many have previously claimed. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 29, No.1; Feb 2018: p.68-90 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol: 29 No 1 |
| Key Words | Ethiopia ; Eritrea ; Diversionary War ; Ethiopia–Eritrea War |