Armed groups use many methods to meet their revenue needs. While some existing theory posits that resource rents preclude groups from taxing, empirically, some groups extract both resources and tax...

Abstract. Why do armed groups use extreme forms of violence? Existing research argues that ideological beliefs, organizational alliances, and efforts to ge

Armed groups operating in conflicts around the world publish statements of denial to dissociate themselves from acts of violence. Existing research argues that armed groups publish denial statements ...

Abstract. Contemporary international organizations, including the UN, employ tens of thousands of staff outside of their headquarters in field offices arou