| ID | 190888 |
| Title Proper | External support in armed conflicts |
| Other Title Information | introducing the UCDP external support dataset (ESD), 1975–2017 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Karlen, Niklas ; Meier, Vanessa ; Croicu, Mihai |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In this article, we present the most up-to-date, fine-grained, global dataset on external support in armed conflicts: the UCDP External Support Dataset (ESD). The dataset encompasses data on states and non-state actors as both supporters and recipients and provides detailed information on the type of support provided to warring parties in armed conflicts between 1975 and 2017. We use it to highlight three broader trends in the provision of external support: (1) a dramatic increase in the number of external supporters, (2) a larger share of pro-government interventions, and (3) the rise of direct military intervention as the predominant mode of external support. In conclusion, we identify several avenues worthy of future inquiry that could significantly improve our understanding of external support in armed conflicts. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Peace Research Vol. 60, No.3; May 2023: p.545–554 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Peace Research Vol: 60 No 3 |
| Key Words | Military Intervention ; Proxy War ; External Support ; Conflict Delegation |