Willing White Flag: Voluntary Militia Disarmament in the Lebanese Civil War

Author

Daniella Maria KhouryFollow

Date of Award

8-2020

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Major

Political Science

Major Professor

Kyung J. Han

Committee Members

Richard L. Pacelle, Emily U. Schilling

Abstract

This study examines the conditions under which militias embroiled in civil war choose to disarm. This study argues that militias more invested in domestic politics rather than engaging in regional rivalries, are more likely to choose to disarm voluntarily. The results show that after examining seven different militias in the context of the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990), religious affiliation is neither a necessary nor sufficient condition to cause the drastic difference in the outcome of voluntary disarmament. The theory is proven correct when accounting for domestic and international relationships and militia commitment to operating within a particular level of analysis.

Recommended Citation

Khoury, Daniella Maria, "Willing White Flag: Voluntary Militia Disarmament in the Lebanese Civil War. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2020.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/6340