On this page you will find a variety of features that might prove helpful for those interested in studying coups. First you will find the "Global Instances of Coups d'etat, 1950-2009." This is a special data feature that is forthcoming in the Journal of Peace Research. I also intend to offer a running bibliography of scholarly sources dedicated to the study of coups as well as recent media or government resources that describe recent coup activity. Feel free to contact me regarding any suggestions.
Global Instances of Coups d'etat, 1950-2009
Powell, Jonathan M. and Clayton L. Thyne. 2011. Global Instances of Coups from 1950-2009: A New Dataset. Journal of Peace Research. 48(1). (Tentative)
Codebook, Appendices, & Replication Data.
We present a new dataset on coups from 1950 to 2009. We begin by explaining our theoretical definition and coding procedures. Next, we examine general trends in the data across time and space. We conclude by explaining why scholars studying a variety of topics, including civil wars, regime stability, and democratization, would benefit by paying closer attention to coups.
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Codebook, Appendices, & Replication Data.
We present a new dataset on coups from 1950 to 2009. We begin by explaining our theoretical definition and coding procedures. Next, we examine general trends in the data across time and space. We conclude by explaining why scholars studying a variety of topics, including civil wars, regime stability, and democratization, would benefit by paying closer attention to coups.
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