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Transnational Repression in Comparative Perspective

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Klaus Brummer and

Šumit Ganguly

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Klaus Brummer and

Šumit Ganguly

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Klaus Brummer: Affiliation:
Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt
Šumit Ganguly: Affiliation:
Stanford University, California

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The introductory chapter sets the scene for the following discussions. It starts with defining the phenomenon of transnational repression, suggesting that at its core, transnational repression is about extraterritorial repressive actions by states against members of their national community abroad. The discussions similarly highlight the scope and relevance of said phenomenon for international politics. More specifically, the chapter suggests that transnational repression can be approached along three dimensions. First, what are the motives for states to engage in transnational repression (the “why”)? Second, what instruments and tactics do states employ when engaging in acts of transnational repression (the “how”)? Third, what are the implications and consequences of transnational repression (the “so what”)? The chapter points to four possible answers to, or explanatory factors for, transnational repression. Those factors are: salience; state capacity; regime type; and host state characteristics. It is those factors that the country chapters contained in this volume address in their discussions of a total of fourteen states from both the global north and the global south.

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transnational repression comparative analysis democracies autocracies state capacity security norms diaspora global north global south

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Information: Transnational Repression
A Comparative Perspective Across Autocracies and Democracies
, pp. 1 - 32

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Print publication year: 2026

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