Civil Wars
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Dynamics of Conflict and Resolution
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Civilian Protection and Agency:
A core focus on the role of civilians in conflict zones, emphasizing their agency, protection mechanisms, and the implications of civilian actions during wars. - Child Soldiers and Recruitment:
An increasing focus on the recruitment and use of child soldiers, examining the socio-political factors that contribute to this phenomenon and the impact on communities. - Gender Dynamics in Conflict:
Exploring the intersection of gender and violence in civil wars, including the roles of women and the gendered aspects of conflict engagement and victimization. - Rebel Governance and Political Dynamics:
Investigation into how rebel groups govern territories during conflicts, their political strategies, and the legacies of such governance post-conflict. - International and Humanitarian Responses:
Analysis of international interventions, peacekeeping efforts, and the effectiveness of humanitarian actions in the context of civil wars. - Socio-Economic Impacts of Conflict:
Researching how civil wars affect socio-economic structures, including displacement, trauma, and recovery in affected regions.
Trending and Emerging
- Child Recruitment and Protection Mechanisms:
An increasing number of papers focus on the recruitment of children in armed conflicts and the mechanisms for protecting them, highlighting the urgent need for effective early warning systems and preventive measures. - Intersection of Gender and Violence:
Emerging discussions on the roles of gender in civil wars, particularly the experiences of women and children, as well as the gendered dimensions of violence and recruitment. - Civilians as Active Agents in Conflict:
A trend towards recognizing civilians not just as victims but as active agents in shaping conflict dynamics and peace processes, emphasizing unarmed civilian peacekeeping efforts. - Impact of Governance Structures on Violence:
Research exploring how different governance structures established by rebel groups influence patterns of violence and civilian experiences during and after conflicts. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Conflict Studies:
A growing trend towards interdisciplinary research that incorporates political science, sociology, economics, and gender studies to analyze civil wars and their aftermath.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Case Studies:
There has been a noticeable decline in the publication of in-depth historical analyses of specific civil wars, shifting towards contemporary case studies and current events. - Theoretical Frameworks Without Empirical Application:
Papers that focus solely on theoretical discussions without empirical evidence or case studies are becoming less frequent, as the journal leans towards practical applications and real-world implications. - Monolithic Views on Civil Wars:
The previous tendency to view civil wars through a singular lens (e.g., purely as conflict) is diminishing in favor of more nuanced, multifaceted perspectives that incorporate various dimensions of civil conflict.
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