Exploring the intricacies of civil wars, this overview discusses academic definitions, thresholds for classification, historical occurrences, and the application of the Geneva Conventions. It delves into the criteria set by scholars like James Fearon and Stathis Kalyvas, the debate on casualty counts for defining civil wars, and the ICRC's criteria for applying humanitarian laws during such conflicts.
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______ from Stanford University characterizes civil war as a contest for control at the national or regional level.
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Civil wars are conflicts where the state must be one of the ______, as explained by Ann Hironaka.
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3
According to ______, civil wars occur within a sovereign state and involve groups previously under a unified authority.
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The essence of civil wars includes their ______ nature, the organization of the parties involved, and their political objectives.
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Additional criterion for civil war classification besides casualties?
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Primary source for civil war data in conflict research?
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Limitation of the 1,000 deaths/year civil war standard?
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Studies show that from ______ to ______, there were 213 civil conflicts, most happening after ______.
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Geneva Conventions' definition of 'civil war'
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ICRC's role in civil wars
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Criteria for Geneva Conventions in civil wars
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The ______'s interpretation of the Geneva Conventions outlines when they apply to internal conflicts.
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The official government must confront the rebels with ______ to trigger the application of the Geneva Conventions.
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Rebels must be somewhat acknowledged as ______, govern civilians, and show they can follow the laws of war.
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The criteria for applying the Geneva Conventions in civil wars aim to maintain ______ during the chaos of internal conflicts.
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History
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The Outbreak of the American Civil War
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