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monograph January 25, 2017

The Fallacy of Fragile State Indices : is there a 'Fragility Trap'?

Measurement, Incentives and Policy Use

Mohammad Zahidul lslam Khan Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) DOI
The Fallacy of Fragile State Indices : is there a 'Fragility Trap'?
Publication Details
  • DOI 10.56888/monograph-50-td2ohh
  • Publisher Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS)
Overview
CHAPTER I
Introduction 01
CHAPTER II
Emergence of Fragile States in the International System 06
CHAPTER III
State Fragility Indices 22
CHAPTER IV
Is There a 'Fragility Trap'? 30
CHAPTER V
State Fragility through the Centre-periphery Framework 42
CHAPTER VI
Concluding Remarks 47
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Abstract

This critique dissects popular fragility indices, highlighting conceptual overlaps, data gaps and perverse incentives. It proposes context-aware diagnostics that privilege administrative capability, service reliability and conflict resolution over composite league tables.

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Mohammad Zahidul lslam Khan (2017). The Fallacy of Fragile State Indices : is there a 'Fragility Trap'?. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). https://www.doi.org/10.56888/monograph-50-td2ohh
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