Service-Seeking Behavior, Perceptions of Armed Actors, and Preferences Regarding Governance: Evidence from the Palestinian Territories

Non-state armed groups with territorial control as emergent actors of wartime water governance

“…For some groups, service provision might be part of an ideological commitment, for instance based on religious ideology. While this is often presented as key motivator for the provision of social services by group leadership, Asal et al (2020) and Flanigan and O’Brien (2015) claimed that insurgent activities are usually pragmatic in nature, and alignment with the group’s ideology is seen as a bonus for propaganda purposes. Lastly, financial support by foreign allies can contribute to the provision of public services, as it reduces opportunity costs to the NSAG (Asal et al, 2020; Coggins, 2015).…”

Critical Applications of Heterogeneity Theories to Power in Nonprofit Human Services Organizations

“…A vulnerable individual who cannot opt out of services may feel a bit uncomfortable or out of place, or may be asked to participate in a religious or cultural practice that is not his or her own. However, more extreme examples of power in service provision exist, such as to include using nonprofit human services to win elections, to convince communities to accept violent activities, and to even recruit militants (Flanigan, 2006, 2008; Flanigan et al, 2015; Flanigan & O’Brien, 2015; Szekely, 2015, 2016). While these examples may be less widespread, considering the extreme case allows us to reflect on the myriad other problematic ways in which power can create challenges in human services organizations.…”

“…Facilitating service provision when running for office could be a public relations tool to gain votes, a means of “buying” a vote, or simply a way to assist one’s constituents (Abdel-Samad, 2009; Flanigan et al, 2015). Service provision by armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah could be a way of mobilizing support for violent activities or merely attempts at legitimate governance (Asal et al, 2020; Flanigan, 2006, 2008; Flanigan & O’Brien, 2015; Szekely, 2015, 2016). One person’s proselytization may be another person’s warm and friendly introduction to faith.…”

Palestinian Opinion on Peace: Analysis of Survey Data from the Occupied Palestinian Territories

“…Significant research has been conducted examining the factors that influence Palestinian public opinion regarding the possibility of peace with Israel. Scholars have examined how gender, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, support for violence, and many other elements could influence popular opinion for the peace process (Adler 1998;Genicot and Skaperdas 2002;Shaliyeh and Deng 2003;Tessler and Warriner, 1997;Tessler et al, 1999;Shikaki 2002;Flanigan and O'brien 2015). Some scholarship looks at changes in Palestinian support for the peace process, but it has never been a major focus compared to the determinants of public opinion (Shikaki 2006).…”