How does Violence Deter the Opposition? Functional and Informational Effects of Preemptive Repression

• In Event: Dynamics of State Repression and Violence

Brief Overview

I distinguish two distinct channels through which preemptive repression can deter dissidents: reducing opposition capacity, and demonstrating the government's capacity. I use a formal model to demonstrate how these two distinct channels interact.

Author

• Dogus Aktan, University of Denver