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How Bad Can It Get? Polarization and the Public Interest When It Matters - https://cup.org/3MBqFV9
- Mark A. Kayser & @knalewajko.bsky.social
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British Journal of Political Science
Very happy that my paper has just been published at @apsrjournal.bsky.social!
Do insurgents help or hurt genocide targets? Contrary to common belief, I find that insurgent presence reduced Jewish victimisation during the Holocaust in France.
Here's what I discovered 👇
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Conventional wisdom says insurgents attract state violence, worsening civilian casualties. But my IV analysis of Holocaust records, survivor testimonies, and military archives shows that resistance groups actually helped Jews survive.
Why? Because insurgents shared crucial survival skills.
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The implications go beyond WWII. In modern conflicts, where insurgencies emerge alongside mass violence, understanding their role in civilian survival is critical.
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