While natural disasters may be indiscriminate in their targets the subsequent damage is not divided equally across the different segments of society. Through studying trends of aid distribution we...Show moreWhile natural disasters may be indiscriminate in their targets the subsequent damage is not divided equally across the different segments of society. Through studying trends of aid distribution we find that the ability to mitigate and recover from the harms of a natural disaster is distributed according to existing socio-economic structures favouring the privileged. By applying relative deprivation theory this study explores how horizontal inequalities of aid increase economic inequalities. Subsequently, economic inequalities can be employed to mobilise organised violence, given there is a financial opportunity presented by international development aid. A sub-national empirical analysis is conducted that includes 171 first order administrative divisions across five South East Asian countries. Using data covering the World Bank’s aid distribution from 1995- 2009 an indicator is calculated that measures the level of inequality. The binary logistic regression finds that the more unequal the aid distribution, the less likely organised violence is to occur.Show less
Research into the reasons for radicalisation is central to understanding violent extremist attacks in the twenty-first century. As a new wave of extremism emerges, right-wing extremism, so too has...Show moreResearch into the reasons for radicalisation is central to understanding violent extremist attacks in the twenty-first century. As a new wave of extremism emerges, right-wing extremism, so too has a new population of radicalised individuals. By using thematic analysis, and guided by relative deprivation theory, this research explores the reasons behind the radicalisation of six violent right-wing males. The findings of the research indicate three main themes of deprivation suffered by the subjects. Namely, ‘economic suffering because of minority groups’, ‘feelings of social isolation because of alternative beliefs’ and ‘political suppression and exclusion because of minority groups demonstrating political power’. Considering these findings, practical and political interventions can be implemented to prevent vulnerable individuals, who are susceptible to relative deprivation, from being radicalised, in turn preventing right-wing extremist attacks from manifestation.Show less
