Compliant Rebels
Compliant Rebels by Hyeran Jo, published by Cambridge University Press on August 21, 2015, is a detailed examination of the behavior of contemporary rebel groups in the context of civil wars. This 331-page book explores the complex dynamics of compliance with international law amid the brutality of conflict, highlighting how some rebel factions seek legitimacy by adhering to humanitarian standards and human rights considerations.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of various behaviors exhibited by rebel groups, including civilian killings and the use of child soldiers, as well as their interactions with international norms. The book presents key messages and policy lessons aimed at reducing civilian suffering in war zones, making it a significant contribution to the fields of political science and comparative politics. Through this exploration, Compliant Rebels sheds light on the motivations behind compliant behavior in the midst of civil unrest, offering insights into the implications for law and civil rights in international contexts.
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Seventeen million people have died in civil wars and rebel violence has disrupted the lives of millions more. In a fascinating contribution to the active literature on civil wars, this book finds that some contemporary rebel groups actually comply with international law amid the brutality of civil conflicts around the world. Rather than celebrating the existence of compliant rebels, the author traces the cause of this phenomenon and argues that compliant rebels emerge when rebel groups seek legitimacy in the eyes of domestic and international audiences that care about humanitarian consequences and human rights. By examining rebel groups’ different behaviors such as civilian killing, child soldiering, and allowing access to detention centers, Compliant Rebels offers key messages and policy lessons about engaging rebel groups with an eye toward reducing civilian suffering in war zones.
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