Article de revue
Islamist insurgency and the war against polio: a cross-national analysis of the political determinants of polio
The study concludes that only particular forms of internal armed conflict – those prosecuted by Islamist insurgents – explain the current global distribution of polio. The variation over time in the relationship between Islamist insurgency and polio suggests that Islamist insurgent’s hostility to polio vaccinations programmes is not the result of their theology, as the core tenets of Islam have not changed over the period of the study. Rather, our analysis indicates that it is a plausibly a reaction to the counterinsurgency strategies used against Islamist insurgents. The assassination of Osama bin Laden and the use of drone strikes seemingly vindicated Islamist insurgents’ suspicions that immunization drives are a cover for espionage activities.
Auteurs
Langues
- Anglais
Année de publication
2015
Journal
Globalization and Health
Volume
40
Type
Article de revue
Catégories
- Prestation de services
Maladies
- Polio
Pays
- Afghanistan
- Nigéria
- Pakistan
Régions de l'OMS
- Région africaine
- Région de la Méditerranée orientale