| ID | 087843 |
| Title Proper | State Power and Its Implications for Civil War Colombia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Alex McDougall |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The following article examines the relationship between state power and civil war in Colombia. It presents three key findings. First, state weakness has provided armed groups with the political opportunity for rebellion. In this respect, most rebel consolidation takes place in areas of Colombia that lack a strong state presence. Second, the growth and evolution of Colombia's armed groups are directly related to their ability to loot exportable natural resource commodities. In stateless areas of Colombia, rebel consolidation tends to take place in areas where the drug trade is also present. Third, the conditions of civil war have led insurgent groups to mimic some of the basic functions and attributes of statehood. Colombia's conflict is more than just a manifestation of popular frustration; indeed, this article shows that civil war is also a form of state-building. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 32, No. 4; Apr 2009: p322-345 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 32, No. 4; Apr 2009: p322-345 |
| Key Words | State Power ; Implications ; Civil War ; Colombia |