Search for dissertations about: "Kristine Eck"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Kristine Eck.
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1. Raising Rebels : Participation and Recruitment in Civil War
Abstract : Why do some individuals choose to participate in rebellion, and what recruitment tactics can rebel groups use to affect this decision? These questions are central to the study of civil war because rebel groups must raise troops in order to challenge the government and to survive as an organization. Indeed, much of the civil war literature builds on participation as a key causal mechanism, yet it is rarely specified in theoretical or empirical models. READ MORE
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2. Coercion and its Effects : Evidence from the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Abstract : Counterinsurgency, state repression and other forms of coercion have multiple adverse effects. Although a state’s use of threats and force should deter an opposition group, these measures often stimulate resistance. READ MORE
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3. Sponsors of War : State Support for Rebel Groups in Civil Conflicts
Abstract : Many civil wars are illustrative of wider international tensions and connections that transcend state borders. States often intervene to influence the trajectory and outcome of civil conflicts by providing external support to warring parties. READ MORE