Peacekeeping, Mediation, and the Conclusion of Local Ceasefires in Non-State Conflicts
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2023-08
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This article theorizes on how military and civilian components of peacekeeping operations contribute to the conclusion of local ceasefires in non-state conflicts involving armed opposition groups or communal groups. A mediation-based logic suggests that civilian peacekeeping staff can provide technical support aimed at resolving the conflict issues and engage with state officials to promote peace. A capabilities-based logic suggest that military peacekeepers can provide security during the negotiations, arrange logistics, and put military pressure on the conflict parties, which all should make
the conclusion of a ceasefire more likely. The analysis supports both the capabilitiesbased and the mediation-based logic. An instrumental variable estimation helps to account for endogeneity. This article contributes to the literature on peacekeeping, mediation, and ceasefires through shifting the focus to non-state conflicts.
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67 (7-8)
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1405 - 1429
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SAGE
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mediation; peacekeeping; Rebel groups; communal groups; ceasefire; non-state conflict
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03515 - Wenger, Andreas / Wenger, Andreas
09804 - Duursma, Allard / Duursma, Allard