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  1. 1. Hybrid War: A Conceptual History Study : The meaning of hybrid war in the scholarly debate between 2008-2021

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Filippa Lindberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Hybrid war; Hybrid warfare; Hybrid threat; Irregular war; Asymmetric war; Gray zone.;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the meaning and construction of the debated concept of hybrid war/warfare in the existing scholarly literature. The identified research problem stems from the lack of reflection on the conceptual reasoning and thought that underpins the nature of war, which relates to the fact that a historical linguistic perspective is neglected in most studies on war. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Conflict Transformation in Mozambique

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Veronica Tikka; [2019]
    Keywords : Conflict Transformation; Conflict; Frelimo; Mozambique; Peace; Renam;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to get a better understanding of the conflict transformation in Mozambique. It has a dual focus: the peace process after the 16 years’ war, and the resumed violent conflict, to understand both the constructive and destructive change of the conflict. READ MORE

  4. 3. Pro-Government Interventions and Civil Wars : Examining Legitimacy-focused Pro-Government Interventions in Asymmetric Civil Wars

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

    Author : Amr Ali; [2017]
    Keywords : external foreign intervention; third-party; external foreign support civil war; asymmetric warfare; hearts and minds; biased intervention; rebel support; legitimacy; territorial control; information-sharing; international relations; rebel rule; rebel sanctuaries; rough terrains.; التدخل الدولي في الحروب الأهلية،التدخل الخارجي، التدخل المنحاز للحكومة، الشرعية، تبادل المعلومات مع الحكومة،التمرد;

    Abstract : External unilateral intervention in civil wars has been always a subject of interest in international relations, especially during the Cold War and after the Bosnian civil war. Unilateral interventions have come to the surface again with recent examples in Syria, Yemen, Ukraine, and Libya. READ MORE

  5. 4. Information Acquisition and Conflict Outbreak

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Ingvar Max Ziemann; Oscar Anderson; [2014]
    Keywords : Conflict; Asymmetric information; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : Using a game-theoretic framework, we investigate the role of uncertainty of information for states that make decisions about whether or not to go to war to acquire resources. In our model, a player may receive a signal about the strength of the opponent with some probability, which makes this piece of information come with a degree of uncertainty. READ MORE

  6. 5. Logistics in enemy territory

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Adam Borres; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The background of this study comes from the lack of documentation and knowledge about logistics in units, which has the main focus on combat or reconnaissance. The aims of the thesis is to determine and compare the different methods used to provide logistical support to units operating in enemy territory by Sweden and the Czech Republic in todays convention and asymmetric wars. READ MORE