Understanding the Interface Between Local Politics and Disaster Response

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What aspect shapes the relationship between natural disaster and conflict according to Beardsley and McQuinn (2009)?

Rebel groups' perceived return on investment (correct)

Private corporations' donations

Civil society's response

Public actors' involvement

Why do Beardsley and McQuinn (2009) argue that Aceh saw a successful peace process post-tsunami?

Lack of public actors' involvement

Private corporations' corruption

Civil society's disengagement

Territorial investments by rebel groups (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a public actor that disaster response agencies work with extensively?

Civil society organizations

Health ministries

Infrastructure ministries

Education ministries (correct)

What does disaster governance provide a lens onto, according to the text?

Comparative political processes Signup and view all the answers

Which event is NOT listed as a case study example related to disaster governance and its aftermath?

2008 Wenchuan earthquake in Indonesia Signup and view all the answers

What potential area for research is highlighted at the intersection of comparative politics and international relations according to the text?

Policy-relevant research in disaster governance Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of disaster governance is highlighted in the text?

The role of subnational authorities in disaster relief outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What can inhibit positive results in disaster response?

Making disaster response more complex through governance shifts Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the current focus in disaster governance according to the text?

Shifting towards including more local state and non-state actors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of collaboration is mentioned to have positive effects in disaster relief outcomes?

Co-production between national and local authorities Signup and view all the answers

What essential aspect remains unanswered by state and non-state actors in disaster governance?

The long-term effects of interventions on politics and unexpected outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary shift advocated for in disaster governance according to the text?

A move from top-down state-centered approaches to include more non-state and local state actors Signup and view all the answers

What do disasters cause, according to the text?

Mass casualties and environmental damage Signup and view all the answers

Which area of disaster politics research has been well-developed in the US context?

Public opinion and voting patterns Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to test the finding that US elected officials are rewarded post-disaster, but not for disaster preparation?

Implications for casualties and damage Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested in the text for future research in disaster studies?

Building on interdisciplinary literature Signup and view all the answers

In what context has much of the research on the effects of disaster on voting patterns been conducted?

US context Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention potential challenges that comparativists may face in disaster studies?

To emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration Signup and view all the answers