Scholars for a long time theorized about the role of political leaders, but empirical research
has been limited by the lack of systematic data about individual leaders. Archigos is a new …

This article tries to determine what causes democratization. It begins by studying the cause
of the correlation between development and democracy, and views the models of …

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This book explores how restorative justice is used and what its potential benefits are in
situations where the state has been either explicitly or implicitly involved in human rights …

This study explores how authoritarian distributive policies may not only generate political
support for the autocrat but may also help sustain powerful and lasting authoritarian …

State repression is a common tool used by autocrats, and to understand how the
implementation of repression unfolds, I develop a theory with two key features. First …

The families of the disappeared have long struggled to uncover the truth about their missing
relatives. In so doing, their mobilization has shaped central transitional justice norms and …

Advocates of theNuremberg legacy emphasize the positive impact of the individualization of
responsibility and the establishment of an historical record through judicial procedures …

While transitional justice interventions are common in current post-conflict transitions, recent
surveys in such settings suggest that public opinions often vary in their levels of support for …

In an era of democratic backsliding, scholars and policymakers wonder if failure to reckon
with former authoritarian elites and their collaborators plays a role. Yet without adequate …