Endorsing the Incumbents: Chinese Outward FDI and Civil War Onset in Africa

• In Event: The Domestic Politics of Intervention and Foreign Policy

Brief Overview

The authors argue Chinese outward FDI in Africa would be considered as a signal of endorsements for incumbent governments, which increases the cost of rebellions. Thus, it would reduce the likelihood of civil war onset in Africa.

Authors

• Li Zheng, University of Houston

• Yuyang Pu, University of Houston