We systematically review the recent impactful leadership succession literature in three types
of organizations/contexts, namely publicly-traded, privately-owned (mostly family …

Does the International Criminal Court's (ICC) pursuit of justice facilitate peace or prolong
conflict? This paper addresses the “peace versus justice” debate by examining the ICC's …

For some political leaders losing power might entail further punishment than just being
replaced. During the period 1946–2004, 47% of dictators have been jailed, killed, or had to …

In recent years, several oppressive leaders have been arrested and extradited to
international courts. What are the consequences of this global justice cascade? I address …

We examine public attitudes concerning a possible investigation by the International
Criminal Court (ICC). We hypothesize that citizens tend to display lower levels of support for …

What makes certain dictatorships more likely than others to democratize? I argue that
military dictators, as specialists in violence, often remain threats to their successors …

The impact of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on peace processes has received much
scholarly attention. We argue, based on the ICC arrest warrant against Sudanese President …

The International Criminal Court's interventions have prompted debate about the wisdom of
criminally prosecuting combatants while attempting to build peace in conflict-ridden …

Do human rights prosecutions deter dictatorships from relinquishing power? Advances in
the study of human rights show that prosecutions reduce repression in transition countries …

Abusive leaders are now held accountable for their crimes in a way that was unimaginable
just a few decades ago. What are the consequences of this recent push for international …