Author: Koc-Menard, Sergio

Source: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Volume 30, Number 2, February 2007 , pp. 173-206(34)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

Why do insurgents control some regions of a country but not others? Four explanations are considered: relative deprivation, availability of rebel financing, counterinsurgent capabilities, and political pluralism. These are tested against the insurgency of Sendero Luminoso in four Peruvian regions: the Upper Huallaga, the Central Huallaga, Ayacucho, and Puno. The analysis suggests three conclusions. First, rebels are unlikely to consolidate in areas where counterinsurgent forces are strong. Second, insurgents are also unlikely to control regions where the level of political pluralism is high. Third, rebels are likely to consolidate in regions where counterinsurgent forces are weak and the level of political pluralism is low.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10576100600695770

Affiliations: 1: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Publication date: 2007-02-01

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