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The Political Integration of Armed Groups in a Changing Global Security Landscape: Implications for Sustainable Peace
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The Political Integration of Armed Groups in a Changing Global Security Landscape: Implications for Sustainable Peace

One of the trickiest challenges to peacebuilding is transforming former combatants, including rebels, into legitimate political actors. Four factors that shape prospects for postwar integration

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By Gyda Sindre
Published on Feb 3, 2026
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Gyda Sindre

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