Essays about: "rebels"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the word rebels.
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1. Rebels in Suits: A Qualitative Study on Rebel Groups’ Transition from Armed Conflict to Political Players
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : The transformation of Marxist rebel groups into political parties represents a complex and interesting phenomenon, still, the determinants of their success or failure in this transition remain poorly understood. The aim of the study is to investigate why some Marxist rebel groups successfully transition from rebel groups into a political party while some do not. READ MORE
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2. Competition of Interest: Rebel Group Rivalry in Intrastate Conflict : A Qualitative Study of Colombia and Algeria 1994-1999
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : Although a relatively new research field, many quantitative studies have over the past decade been undertaken examining rebel governance as an insurgent practice in intrastate conflicts around the globe. Nevertheless, gaps persist in the understanding of how common aspects of rebel governance, such as inclusive service provision, affect competing non-state actors in multi-rebel group conflict landscapes. READ MORE
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3. Negotiating Peace: Analyzing Rebel Group Compliance with International Humanitarian Law
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : The negotiation process of a peace agreement is an uncertain period where adversaries can have a difficult time credibly guaranteeing their commitment to an approaching agreement. However, violence is often ceased before a peace agreement is signed, demonstrating their importance for understanding non-violent and violent behavior by warring actors. READ MORE
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4. UN - A Guarantee for Good Peacekeeping? : A Comparative Study on the UN's Peacekeeping Operations in Sierra Leone and South Sudan
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Since the UN’s inception in 1945, one of its main goals has been to solve conflicts around the world through peacekeeping. The quality of these peacekeeping operations has varied as some of them have been successful in achieving peace and some have been a failure as the UN were not able to solve the conflict. READ MORE
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5. Allies and Atrocities : A quantitative analysis of external support to rebel groups and the effects on violence against civilians
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : The intentional killing of civilians by rebel groups is an often observed phenomenon in civil wars. An aspect of civil war that may influence this phenomenon is support by foreign actors to rebel groups. This thesis aims to answer the research question of how external support to rebel groups affects violence against civilians. READ MORE
