| ID | 140786 |
| Title Proper | How armed groups fight |
| Other Title Information | territorial control and violent tactics |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sanchez-Cuenca, Ignacio ; Calle, Luis De La |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyzes the choice of tactics by armed groups. We claim this choice is largely determined by the capacity of the rebel groups to control territory. Groups that are not able to liberate territory remain underground and have to rely mainly on bombings. Groups with territorial control engage in guerrilla-like attacks in which there is a physical encounter with the enemy. This conjecture is tested and largely confirmed at three levels: a cross-sectional analysis of the distribution of tactics in 122 armed groups, using compositional data analysis; a geographical analysis of the distribution of tactics in the largest cities as opposed to the rest of the country; and a case study of Hezbollah. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 38, No.10; Oct 2015: p.795-813 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol: 38 No 10 |
| Key Words | Territorial Control ; Armed Groups Fight ; Violent Tactics |