Toward a Structural Understanding of Coup Risk
@article{Belkin2003TowardAS, title={Toward a Structural Understanding of Coup Risk}, author={A. Belkin and E. Schofer}, journal={Journal of Conflict Resolution}, year={2003}, volume={47}, pages={594 - 620} }
Although coup risk plays an important role in theories of war, revolution, and democratization, scholars have not developed a rigorous conceptualization and valid measure of the concept. We develop a structural understanding of coup risk as distinct from proximate causes of coups as well as coup-proofing strategies that regimes implement to avert coups. Theoretical insights into factors that predispose regimes toward coup vulnerability provide the groundwork for an improved measure based on… CONTINUE READING
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