Arming civilians for self-defense
The impact of firearms proliferation on the conflict dynamics in Southern Thailand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12733859 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Diana Sarosi (La Trobe University), Janjira Sombatpoonsiri (0000-0003-2178-7626, La Trobe University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 387-403 |
| Publication date | 2011-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Change Peace & Security (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1478-1158 • E-ISSN: 1478-1166 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14781158.2011.601857 |
| OpenAlex | W2031824545 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
This paper examines the supply and demand sides of firearms proliferation and highlights the negative impacts they have on the security of the civilian population and communal relations in the conflict-affected region of Southern Thailand. Based on information gathered during focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, the article argues that firearms proliferation and the creation of civilian militias in Southern Thailand have spawned a flourishing gun economy that is exacerbating religious and ethnic polarization and communal violence. As a result, social ties are breaking down and ethno-religious discrimination is intensifying. Without a reduction in the militarization of civilians, the conflict in Southern Thailand is likely to become deeply entrenched as has happened in other violent conflicts. The paper is organized in three sections. The first section examines firearms supply in Southern Thailand. The second investigates the way in which the supply corresponds with the general demand for firearms. Finally, an analysis of the impacts of firearms proliferation and the arming of civilians is presented
Criminology · Development economics · Economics · Economy · Ethnic conflict · Ethnic group · Flourishing · Militarization · Polarization (electrochemistry · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Population · Sociology · Demography · Law · Military History and Strategy · Psychology · Social Psychology · South Asian Studies and Conflicts · Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies
| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,56 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |