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Politics of Pursuing Justice in the Aftermath of Civil Conflict

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  • Nam Kyu Kim
  • Mi Hwa Hong

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Why do some states pursue transitional justice (TJ) in the immediate aftermath of armed conflict while others do not? What drives a state to select a particular type of justice mechanism over another? Building on the political explanations of TJ, we argue that postconflict justice (PCJ) decisions are driven by the interests and power of political elites shaped by recently ended conflicts. Our empirical analysis shows that conflict outcomes and their subsequent impact on the balance of power between the government and rebel groups are the most important determinants of PCJ decisions. Domestic trials are most likely to emerge out of a decisive, one-sided victory while truth commissions and reparations are most likely to occur after a negotiated settlement. We also find that conflict severity interacts with conflict outcomes to affect PCJ decisions.

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  • Nam Kyu Kim & Mi Hwa Hong, 2019. "Politics of Pursuing Justice in the Aftermath of Civil Conflict," Journal of Conflict Resolution, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 63(5), pages 1165-1192, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jocore:v:63:y:2019:i:5:p:1165-1192
    DOI: 10.1177/0022002718788926
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