| ID | 072899 |
| Title Proper | Engaging non-state armed groups in humanitarian action |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hofmann, Claudia |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Formal actors are faced with vast shortcomings in articulating a legal foundation for engaging non-state armed groups. This essay addresses the difficulties, differences and commonalities for state and non-state actors in engaging with non-state armed groups. It demonstrates how non-governmental organizations offer the potential to fill the gap in the international legal regime by employing lower-key initiatives that avoid political issues such as the legitimization or recognition of non-state armed groups. The essay concludes that 'small agreements' in the humanitarian field bear the capacity to contribute enormously to prospective peace processes. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Peacekeeping Vol. 13, No. 3; Sep 2006: p396-409 |
| Journal Source | International Peacekeeping Vol: 13 No 3 |
| Key Words | Non-State Armed Groups ; Humanitarian Action ; Peace Process |