Asian Journal of PEACEBUILDING

Volume 10 Number 2 (November 2022)

Table of Contents

Research Articles

Political Dynasties and Terrorism: An Empirical Analysis Using Data on the Philippines

Ronald U. Mendoza, Jurel K. Yap, Gabrielle Ann S. Mendoza, Angelika Lourdes J. Pizarro, and Georgi Engelbrecht pp. 435-459 doi: 10.18588/202210.00a266
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Political inequality may cultivate grievances against the government and eventually provoke conflict. In the Philippines, this is reflected in the prevalence of political dynasties. Often these dynasties face deep conflicts of interest as they prioritize clientelist ties over the public good, and act as bosses in their local constituencies. Through regression analysis, this paper finds robust statistical evidence that two out of three measures of political dynasty persistence are positively associated with political violence. Results suggest that a concentration of power leads to weaker governance and worse development outcomes, excludes critical sectors, and ultimately provokes political violence. The study emphasizes the importance of promoting checks and balances for more inclusive and peaceful development in emerging democracies such as the Philippines.

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