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.

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

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