Armed groups are here to stay: It’s time for pragmatic international engagement

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    Abstract

    Armed non-state actors are significant players in most conflicts. The international community is often forced to engage with them in order to secure humanitarian aid to civilians or to end armed political conflicts. The question of when and how to engage is being debated. We suggest a more pragmatic approach.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationCopenhagen
    PublisherDanish Institute for International Studies
    Number of pages4
    Publication statusPublished - 2 Jan 2018
    SeriesDIIS Policy Brief
    NumberJanuary
    Volume2018

    Keywords

    • Armed conflict
    • Armed Non-State Actors
    • Peacebuilding
    • Humanitarian assistance

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