Essays about: "rebel support"

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1. 16. How much is (not) enough? : A Study of the Effect of Power-sharing Provisions on post-treaty Conflict-Related Sexual Violence by Rebel Groups in sub-Sahara Africa

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

   Author : Annalena Podzun; [2021]
   Keywords : Power-Sharing; Conflict-Related Sexual Violence; Post-Treaty; Non-State Actors; Burundi; Democratic Republic of the Congo;

   Abstract : This thesis studies why some non-state armed groups commit high levels of post-treaty conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while others do not. The presented mechanism suggests that limited power-sharing provisions in a peace accord provide few incentives for group leaders to stay committed to the peace process. READ MORE

3. 17. The Effects of Resource Endowments on Transnational Rebel Recruitment

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

   Author : Johannes Stevense; [2021]
   Keywords : Transnational rebels; Recruitment; Insurgency; Resource endowments; Weinstein; Foreign fighters; Armed conflict; NPFL; NRA; Liberia; Uganda; Ivory Coast;

   Abstract : While transnational rebellion and rebel recruitment have received much attention in previous literature, the combination of the two, transnational rebel recruitment, has been relatively understudied. This study aims to cover this research gap by further developing Jeremy Weinstein’s theory on resource endowments to test their effect on transnational rebel recruitment. READ MORE

4. 18. Is it sometimes safer to be alone? : A qualitative analysis of civilian agency and its effects on rebel tactics.

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   Author : Hannah Ramel; [2021]
   Keywords : Civil agency; rebel tactics; rebel characteristics;

   Abstract : Despite an increasing interest in civil agency and its role in armed conflict, little is known about the effect it might have on rebel groups' patterns of behaviour. In this study I explore the theory of collective action capacity, which is the population's ability to cooperate and forego short term incentives to preserve long term cooperation, and its effect on rebel groups' method of generating compliance in new territory. READ MORE

5. 19. Should We Stay or Should We Go? : The Influence of Rebel Governance on Rebel Fragmentation

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   Author : Lou van Roozendaal; [2021]
   Keywords : Rebel Fragmentation; Rebel Governance; Splintering; Support Networks; Civilians; Rebel Lieutenants; Survival Model;

   Abstract : The fragmentation of rebel groups has received extensive attention from scholars and policy-makers alike. Fragmentation has been linked to an increase in civilian deaths, prolonged conflicts, and difficult peace negotiations. READ MORE

6. 20. Conflict Duration and LGBT Vulnerability : A Comparison of Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Ukraine

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

   Author : Jim Jormanainen; [2021]
   Keywords : Vulnerability; LGBT; Gender; Azerbaijan; Tajikistan; Ukraine; Armed conflict;

   Abstract : The interest in studying the effects of armed conflict and LGBTs have increased significantly in the last decade. Mainly due to the international recognition and increased reporting of violations against said group. Moreover, previous studies have mainly been within-case studies focusing on the state or rebel groups as the main perpetrators. READ MORE