Gleditsch, K and Hug, S and Schubiger, LI and Wucherpfennig, J (2016) International Conventions and Non-State Actors: Selection, Signaling and Reputation Effects. Journal of Conflict Resolution, 62 (2). pp. 346-380. DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0022002716650924
Gleditsch, K and Hug, S and Schubiger, LI and Wucherpfennig, J (2016) International Conventions and Non-State Actors: Selection, Signaling and Reputation Effects. Journal of Conflict Resolution, 62 (2). pp. 346-380. DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0022002716650924
Gleditsch, K and Hug, S and Schubiger, LI and Wucherpfennig, J (2016) International Conventions and Non-State Actors: Selection, Signaling and Reputation Effects. Journal of Conflict Resolution, 62 (2). pp. 346-380. DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0022002716650924
Abstract
Whether international humanitarian norms are respected during and after civil conflict depends on the behavior of both governments and non-state actors (NSAs). However, international conventions on the protection of civilians generally do not address NSAs, as such conventions are open only to the representatives of states. In a pioneering initiative, the non-governmental organization Geneva Call has started to address this problem by soliciting NSAs to sign ?deeds of commitment? to ban particular activities violating humanitarian norms. Focusing on the case of anti-personnel mines, we examine why non-state actors would choose to sign conventions that limit their autonomy, and whether such conventions can change the behavior of governments and non-state armed groups. We propose a game-theoretic model of how the interaction between governments and NSAs shape their incentives to commit to and comply with international humanitarian norms. Our empirical evidence highlights the importance of these interdepencies between governments and NSAs in the realm of humanitarian engagements.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | civil wars; civilian casualties; human rights; international treaties |
Subjects: | J Political Science > JA Political science (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations |
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > Government, Department of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 10 May 2016 10:55 |
Last Modified: | 16 May 2024 18:52 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/16614 |
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