| ID | 172334 |
| Title Proper | When does terror induce a state of emergency? and what are the effects? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bjornskov, Christian ; Voigt, Stefan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The relationship between terrorist activities and states of emergency has never been explored in a cross-country perspective. This article is a first step to change that. Given that a terror act has been committed, what are the factors that lead governments to declare a state of emergency (SOE)—or refrain from declaring it? And given that a SOE has been declared, what are the effects thereof? On the basis of seventy-nine countries all having Western-style constitutions, we find that more terrorist incidents increase the likelihood of a SOE. Interestingly, emergencies are less likely to be declared in election years, supposedly because governments believe them to be unpopular. Once a SOE is declared, it generally leads to substantially more government repression. Finally, countries already under a SOE are more likely to suffer from additional terror attacks, challenging the effectiveness of states of emergency. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol. 64, No.4; Apr 2020: p.579–613 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Conflict Resolution Vol: 64 No 4 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; State of Emergency ; Constitutional Emergency Provisions ; Etat de Siege ; Positive Constitutional Economics |