How does ethnic geography influence peacekeeping success? This analysis argues that local conditions, specifically territorial control shaped by ethnic polarization, affect mission outcomes. Existing studies focus on individual UN operations but neglect how power dynamics between communities impact effectiveness.
Do rebels target civilians as part of the process of establishing control in newly captured territory? This research note argues that the period immediately after rebels seize and hold territory is especially violent for civilians because rebels use violence to extract compliance until local capacities and institutions for peaceful governance are built.
This article explores the long-term effects of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) on prosocial behavior in Sierra Leone. It presents two contrasting perspectives: one suggesting a decay mechanism through community stigma and exclusion; another proposing resilience via increased household investment to avoid social isolation.