The Other Dark Side of Pro-Government Militias: Deterring Nonviolent Action and Spoiling Prospects for Peace During Civil Wars
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چکیده
Militias are violent actors, shown to be self-serving, and consistently act as spoilers of peace. So far, research has focused on their use instrumental violence directly undermine peace talks. Yet, militias have alternative, more indirect ways As such, we seek explore whether spoil by preventing nonviolent resistance (NVR) events, which previously been associated with an increased likelihood deals. Specifically, argue that pro-government (PGMs) deter prevent NVR events the threat when governments offer concessions rebel groups in efforts maintain a profitable status quo. We extend previous panel data sources covering African continent time period 1997-2014 show evidence these relationships. This paper contributes showing negative effects PGMs offers policy implications for civil society conflict zones prospects.
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عنوان ژورنال: Studies in Conflict & Terrorism
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1057-610X', '1521-0731']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1057610x.2023.2222886