As political scientists, we really want to know when, where, and why people mobilize against repressive governments.
Happy to share my latest article is out that helps us understand this in a specific context: intl legal petitions in the UN. How do courageous individuals overcome barriers?
Happy to share my latest article is out that helps us understand this in a specific context: intl legal petitions in the UN. How do courageous individuals overcome barriers?
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In short, (1) NGOs and (2) individuals with prior political involvement overcome key barriers, both information about this remedy and fear of retaliation.
This paper describes original data on these petitions
Writing this as I make plans for Saturday protest with my family...