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What are the criteria of a civil war according to the text?
What are the criteria of a civil war according to the text?
- Communal riots and terrorism
- Militarized conflict with 2 competing sides and domestic challenge against sovereign authority (correct)
- Genocide and crime
- Militarized conflict with multiple competing sides and international challenge against sovereign authority
Why is labeling a conflict a 'civil war' often controversial?
Why is labeling a conflict a 'civil war' often controversial?
- It indicates a breakdown of policy
- Governments don’t want insurgent groups to have credibility (correct)
- It poses humanitarian questions that can help our future crises
- It provides legitimacy to the groups involved in the civil war
Why should we study civil wars according to the text?
Why should we study civil wars according to the text?
- There is always a civil war going on, more frequently than interstate wars
- They pose humanitarian questions that can help our future crises (correct)
- Great Power Competition
- They help to, but often over-simplify our history
What trends exist in civil war occurrence over the years and across regions according to the text?
What trends exist in civil war occurrence over the years and across regions according to the text?
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What is NOT considered a civil war according to the text?
What is NOT considered a civil war according to the text?
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Criteria of a Civil War
- A civil war is a conflict between organized groups within a country, where the government is a party to the conflict
- The conflict should involve a minimum of 1,000 battle-related deaths per year
- The conflict should have a minimum duration of at least one year
Controversy of Labeling a Conflict
- Labeling a conflict a 'civil war' is often controversial because it can imply legitimacy to the insurgents or rebels
- It can also have implications for international recognition and intervention
Importance of Studying Civil Wars
- Civil wars have significant human, economic, and political consequences
- Studying civil wars can help understand the causes and consequences of these conflicts
- It can also inform strategies for prevention, management, and resolution
Trends in Civil War Occurrence
- The frequency and intensity of civil wars have increased since the end of World War II
- Civil wars are more common in certain regions, such as Africa and Asia
- The majority of civil wars occur in countries with a low GDP per capita
What is Not Considered a Civil War
- A conflict between a government and a foreign country is not considered a civil war
- A conflict between a government and a non-state actor, such as a terrorist organization, is not considered a civil war unless it meets the criteria above
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