Human Rights Flashcards
1
Q
Simmons 2009
A
Treaty commitment = low cost, benefits, rational expression
Theory of compliance = governments don’t honor treaties when it is not in their interests
2
Q
Vreeland 2008
A
Power-sharing in dictatorship leads to higher levels of torture. These countries are more likely to participate in CAT
3
Q
Bush 2024
A
Autocrats enact gender equality reforms to get foreign aid. Gender equality is compatible with an autocratic regime but enhances its perceived democracy
4
Q
Simmons 2009
A
ICC ratify —> reduce intentional civilian killing by government but does not change rebel behavior
ICC actions —> reduce intentional civilian killing by both government and rebels
