This research examines state violence during wartime through evidence from Peru.
Context & Data In collaboration with Peruvian authorities, civilian agencies were tasked to support military operations amidst ongoing conflict. The study analyzes case studies and survey data collected across several regions.
Key Findings Contrary expectations of enhanced protection for civilians, agency involvement facilitated repression in multiple instances. Bullet points highlight findings:
- Agencies adapted their operations during emergencies
- Coordination mechanisms blurred civilian oversight functions
- Citizens reported increased intimidation near agency offices
Implications & Significance These results challenge conventional understandings of state-civilian partnerships in war zones. This means that seemingly collaborative wartime structures can paradoxically enable repression rather than mitigate it.
