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Triggers of Mass Atrocities

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  • Scott Straus

    (Department of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)

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The concept of “triggers” enjoys wide usage in the atrocity prevention policymaking community. However, the concept has received limited academic analysis. This paper reviews the concept critically, develops a definition, and subjects the concept to empirical analysis. The paper offers a mild endorsement of the concept of triggers of atrocity. The paper identifies four main categories of triggering event but cautions that triggers cannot be separated from context or decision-makers.

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  • Scott Straus, 2015. "Triggers of Mass Atrocities," Politics and Governance, Cogitatio Press, vol. 3(3), pages 5-15.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:poango:v:3:y:2015:i:3:p:5-15
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