An Introduction to Civil Wars

Abstract

Chapter 1: Introduction Theme of the Book The Basics of Civil War Civil War Onset The Duration of Civil Wars Outcome and Termination of Civil Wars Civil War Recurrence Civil War Patterns Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 2: Costs of Civil War Casualties Displacement Economic Costs Crime and Violence Education Environment Conflict Management Implications Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 3: Civil War Dynamics Civil War Types and Trends Civil War Tactics Conflict Management Implications Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 4: What Causes Civil War? Approaches to Civil War Onset Ethno-Religious Civil War Conflict Management Implications Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 5: Natural Resources and Civil War Natural Resources and the Resource Curse Resources and Conflict Oil, Diamonds, Illicit Drugs, and Timber Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 6: The Termination of Civil War and Post-Conflict Issues Types and Trends in Civil War Outcomes Types of Peace Agreements Post-Conflict Issues Implications for Conflict Management Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 7: International Intervention Types of International Interventions Mediation Peace Agreements and Military Provisions Peacebuilding Humanitarian Law Implications for Conflict Management Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 8: Terrorism and Civil War What is Terrorism? Incidence of Terrorism Tactics, Targets, and Means Terrorism During Civil War Causes of Terrorism Characteristics and Structure of Terrorist Groups Islam, Civil War, and Terrorism Conflict Termination and Terrorist Spoilers Case Studies Implications for Conflict Management Conclusion Suggested Reading Chapter 9: Conclusion Civil War Costs and Trends Overview of Conclusions and Policy Implications Final Word