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Civil War violence paradox: Citizens more likely to demand stronger states

This article examines citizens' post-conflict security demands using Hobbesian theory and survey data from Liberia.

Findings: Those severely victimized by war show increased preference for state-provided protection over local alternatives.

The relationship remains stable even after the conflict ends, suggesting lasting impacts on citizen-state dynamics.

  • Survey Data & NGOs: Combines original surveys with existing data from organizations like UN agencies and media outlets covering Liberia's civil war period.
British Journal of Political Science
Civil War and Citizens' Demand for the State: An Empirical Test of Hobbesian Theory was authored by Robert Blair. It was published in BJPS in 2022. Find on Google Scholar10.1017/S0007123420000885
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