Conflict Dynamics: Civil Wars, Armed Actors, And Their Tactics (studies In Security And International Affairs Ser.)
by Alethia Cook /
2017 / English / EPUB
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Conflict Dynamics
Conflict Dynamics presents case studies of six
nation-states: Sierra Leone, the Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka,
Myanmar, Indonesia, and Peru. In the book, Alethia H. Cook and
Marie Olson Lounsbery examine the evolving nature of violence in
intrastate conflicts, as well as the governments and groups
involved, by focusing on the context of the relationships
involved, the capacities of the conflict’s participants, and the
actors’ goals. The authors first present a theoretical framework
through which the changeable mix of relative group capacities and
the resulting tactical decisions can be examined systematically
and as conflicts evolve over time. They then apply that framework
to the six case studies to show its usefulness in better
understanding conflicts individually and in comparison.
presents case studies of six
nation-states: Sierra Leone, the Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka,
Myanmar, Indonesia, and Peru. In the book, Alethia H. Cook and
Marie Olson Lounsbery examine the evolving nature of violence in
intrastate conflicts, as well as the governments and groups
involved, by focusing on the context of the relationships
involved, the capacities of the conflict’s participants, and the
actors’ goals. The authors first present a theoretical framework
through which the changeable mix of relative group capacities and
the resulting tactical decisions can be examined systematically
and as conflicts evolve over time. They then apply that framework
to the six case studies to show its usefulness in better
understanding conflicts individually and in comparison.
While previous research on civil wars has tended to focus on
causes and outcomes,
While previous research on civil wars has tended to focus on
causes and outcomes,Conflict Dynamics
Conflict Dynamics takes a more
comprehensive approach to understanding conflict behavior. The
shifting nature of relative group capacity (measured in many
different ways), coupled with dynamic group goals, determines the
tactical decisions of civil war actors and the paths a rebellion
will take. The case studies illustrate the relevance of third
parties to this process and how their interventions can influence
tactics.
takes a more
comprehensive approach to understanding conflict behavior. The
shifting nature of relative group capacity (measured in many
different ways), coupled with dynamic group goals, determines the
tactical decisions of civil war actors and the paths a rebellion
will take. The case studies illustrate the relevance of third
parties to this process and how their interventions can influence
tactics.
The progression of violence in conflicts is inextricably linked
to the decisions made in their midst. These influence future
iterations of the conflictual relationship. Complex groups on
both sides both drive and are driven by the decisions made.
Understanding conflicts requires that these reciprocal impacts be
considered. The comparative framework demonstrated in this book
allows one to flesh out this complexity.
The progression of violence in conflicts is inextricably linked
to the decisions made in their midst. These influence future
iterations of the conflictual relationship. Complex groups on
both sides both drive and are driven by the decisions made.
Understanding conflicts requires that these reciprocal impacts be
considered. The comparative framework demonstrated in this book
allows one to flesh out this complexity.