Causes of State Support for Rebel Groups
by
Belgin San-Akca
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2017
There is a long history of state governments providing support to nonstate armed groups fighting battles in other countries. Examples include Syria's aid to Hamas, Ecuador's support for FARC, and Libya's donation of arms to the IRA. What motivates states to do this? And why would rebel groups align...