Rebel Interdependencies and Civil War Outcomes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6284204 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Seden Akcinaroglu (0009-0004-3062-2385, Binghamton University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 879-903 |
| Publication date | 2012-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Conflict Resolution (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-0027 • E-ISSN: 1552-8766 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0022002712445741 |
| OpenAlex | W2101974450 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 66 |
| References cited | 37 |
The article investigates how rebel interdependencies shape civil war outcomes. The author argues that alliances between rebel groups will have serious repercussions on the management of conflict. By examining civil war outcomes between 1946 and 2008, the author shows that the presence of multiple groups, alliances among rebels, the cumulative capabilities of one’s allies as well as the credibility and the durability of alliances shape war outcomes. Rebels have the means to avoid government defeat and continue conflict when the number of rebel groups the government has to confront simultaneously is high or when these groups cooperate against their common enemy. Findings show that while termination by peace agreement is unlikely for allied rebels, specifically for those that have enduring relationships, rebels with access to high levels of ally capabilities along with those who have credible alliance ties are likely to be the victors of war
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| Unique citing works | 66 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 5,5 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 65 |