PCJ260Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Universal Suffrage, Civil Conflict, Civil Society

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Timothy sisk, power sharing and international mediation in ethnic. Conflict, (united states institute of peace, 1996), ch. Patterns of reciprocal interactions between competing groups are institutionalized. Military leadership stepped in to cancel election and prevent islamist front for islamic salvation to gain parliamentary majority. Minorities lose ability to protect survival of group. Lack of floating voters whose preferences are formed on other criteria (not class) Minority groups being spaced out geographically - hard to consolidate power. Elites directly represent various societal segments and act to forge political ties at the centre. Protection to each segment on issues related to their vital interests. Proportionality in the allocation of civil service positions and public funds. Give power in accordance with their size in society. Rule by minority over area that concerns minority. Devolution of power and reservation of offices on an ethnic basis in an effort to foster intra-ethnic competition at the local level.

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