Basedau, M., Kuhn, A. and Shabafrouz, M. (2014) Drilling Deeper: A Systematic, Context-Sensitive Investigation of Causal Mechanisms in the Oil–Conflict Link. The Journal of Development Studies, 50 (1). pp. 51-63. DOI 10.1080/00220388.2013.849338.

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Abstract

This article employs an innovative methodology to study causal mechanisms in the oil–conflict link by combining a systematic approach with taking into account country details. Engaging in a deductive test of causal mechanisms in a controlled comparison of four major oil exporters, results show that no oil-related causal mechanism can fully explain the differences in violence. A more inductive analysis complemented by process tracing suggests a more comprehensive mechanism: oil contributes to the formation of opposition through grievances. Levels of violence, however, vary largely according to non-oil conditions – particularly the cohesiveness of opposition and the reaction of government to challengers.

Document Type:	Article
Research affiliation:	OceanRep > The Future Ocean - Cluster of Excellence OceanRep > The Future Ocean - Cluster of Excellence > FO-R02
Refereed:	Yes
Open Access Journal?:	Yes
Publisher:	Institute of Physics
Date Deposited:	10 Oct 2017 14:49
Last Modified:	23 Sep 2019 17:53
URI:	https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/39851

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