Rebel Recruitment and Information Problems

Book Details

• Author: Kazuhiro Obayashi

• Brand: Routledge

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 188

• Release Date: 23-03-2019

• EAN: 9780367272913

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
In Rebel Recruitment: Coercion and Inducement, Kazuhiro Obayashi addresses a critical question in the study of rebellion: how do rebel groups decide to recruit members? Obayashi proposes a dual theory of recruitment, distinguishing between coercion and inducement as the two primary techniques used by rebel groups. His work presents a comprehensive theory that not only delves into the internal dynamics and agency problems within rebel groups but also considers the ongoing contest over information between rebels and the state.

The book explores important themes such as desertion, counterinsurgency strategies, amnesties, and civil war termination, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the complex factors that drive rebellion and violent conflict. Obayashi applies his theoretical framework to the conflicts involving the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka and the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda, demonstrating how these recruitment strategies have shaped the course of these insurgencies.

Salient Features:

• Classifies rebel group recruitment into two key techniques: coercion and inducement

• Develops a theory that addresses agency problems and information contests in rebel-state dynamics

• Explores themes such as desertion, counterinsurgency, and civil war termination

• Applies theory to real-world case studies including Sri Lanka and Uganda