Essays about: "Gustaf Leijonmarck"

Found 1 essay containing the words Gustaf Leijonmarck.

  1. 1. 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