Essays about: "Rebel Movements"

Found 4 essays containing the words Rebel Movements.

  1. 1. NATURAL RESOURCES AND TERRITORIAL CONTENDERS : A Quantitative Study on the Effects of Natural Resources on Separatists’ Survival

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Mila Cekredzi; [2022]
    Keywords : territorial contenders; natural resources; survival;

    Abstract : Territorial armed conflicts contradict the rule of sovereignty and territorial integrity but are also supported by the law of self-determination. In this grey area of international politics, separatist movements have become significant drivers of armed conflict. READ MORE

  3. 2. In the Name of God - or not : A study on how external actor religiosity may affect rebel groups

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Gustaf Leijonmarck; [2020]
    Keywords : Religion; insurgency; rebel groups; Pakistan; Balochistan; Pashtun; India; Taliban; Jihad; Secularism;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to answer the question of why some rebel movements choose to take on a religious character, and why some do not, even in cases where they share many characteristics. This thesis argues that a religious or secular framing is a tool that can be tactically utilised by rebel groups in order to further their goals and strengthen their position. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Political Effect of Female Terrorists: Do women become empowered when entering male dominated spheres?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Moa Peldán Carlsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Female Empowerment; Rebel Movements; Representation; Insurgency; Empowerment Mimicry; Female Rebels; Gender Equality;

    Abstract : This quantitative study aims to investigate mechanisms for female empowerment in the context of conflict by examining whether a female entry into armed rebel, insurgent and terrorist movements can lead to an increase of women represented in politics. Three different hypotheses for the relationship are set: that the effect is positive, that the effect is negative and that there is no effect at all. READ MORE

  5. 4. Insurgency is the New 'State' - an Assessment of Rebel-Based Governments in Africa and the State-Centered Perspective on International Politics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sara Norrman; [2006]
    Keywords : Africa; failed states; insurgency; political culture; state-building; Political and administrative sciences; Statsvetenskap; förvaltningskunskap; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Numerous post-conflict states in contemporary Africa are run by individuals who derive their origins from rebellion. Some take over or even improve existing state structures when seizing power, whereas others contribute to the fragmentation of the state. READ MORE