Why Do States Adopt Truth Commissions After Transition? (2019.08)

• 저자 : Hun Joon Kim
• 학술지명 : Social Science Quarterly
• 발행처 : Wiley
• 권호 : 100(5)
• 게재년월 : 2019년 8월
• DOI : https://doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.12646
• 초록 :
  
  Objectives: Why do states create a truth commission after political transition? This article answers this question by testing three key theories after surveying the existing literature: transnational advocacy networks, the balance of power between old and new elites, and diffusion theory. Methods: Cox proportional hazards models were used to explain the adoption of a truth commission. I used the Transitional Justice Database Project database on truth commissions in 71 countries that became democracies between 1980 and 2006. Result: Strong evidence supports transnational advocacy networks and diffusion explanations. First, active domestic and international advocacy is a key factor. Second, diffusion theory is supported, as establishing a truth commission in neighboring countries is a relevant factor. Transitional countries are most sensitive to truth commissions adopted in culturally similar countries. Conclusion: I found empirical evidence supporting the relevance of diffusion, domestic advocacy groups, and international actors.