United States Support for Armed Non-State Actors in the Post-Cold War Era: Rivalry, Human Rights, and Policy Implications

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Brief Overview

This study examines United States support for armed non-state actors during the post-Cold War era by highlighting the considerations behind US support for rebel groups and emphasizing how rivalry politics can override human rights concerns.

Authors

• Bryce Wesley Reeder, University of Missouri

• Natalie Stetler, University of Missouri