Why start to dialogue in an armed conflict?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• State of the art
• Conceptualization
• Cases Analysis
  • Autodefensas unidas de Colombia - AUC
  • Movimiento 19 de abril (M-19)
  • Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN)
• Analysis of cases
• Conclusions
• References
• Footnotes

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This article aims to compare historical cases of internal armed conflicts in Latin America, identifying common conditions leading to the cessation of armed actions and the initiation of peace dialogues. This research aims to understand the enabling factors contributing to the successful implementation of dialogues between armed groups and governments.

• The role of dialogue in resolving internal armed conflicts
• Identifying common conditions for the onset of peace dialogues
• Analyzing the dynamics of internal armed conflicts
• Examining the historical development of different armed conflicts
• Exploring the effectiveness of dialogue as a means of conflict resolution

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides an overview of the global landscape of armed conflicts and the emergence of internal conflicts in Latin America. It highlights the rise of non-state armed groups and the challenges they pose to state authority. The "State of the art" section delves into existing literature on armed conflicts, focusing on post-conflict processes, peace-building, and the treatment of actors involved in the post-conflict scenario.

The "Conceptualization" chapter defines key terms like "guerrilla" and "paramilitary," providing a framework for understanding the different types of non-state armed actors involved in the case studies. The "Cases Analysis" section examines three specific cases: the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia - AUC, the Movimiento 19 de abril (M-19), and the Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN). Each case study explores the historical context, motivations, and strategies employed by these armed groups.

The "Analysis of cases" chapter draws comparisons between the selected cases, identifying common elements that facilitated the initiation of dialogues between the armed groups and their respective governments. This section aims to uncover patterns and potential causal explanations for the successful implementation of dialogue as a conflict resolution strategy.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this work include armed conflict, internal conflict, dialogue, government, and armed groups. The research centers on understanding the conditions and dynamics that enable dialogue as a means of resolving internal armed conflicts, particularly in Latin America.