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This final chapter seeks to tie my findings together. It begins by assessing the three major goals of this study: making a case for civilian agency in terms of flight, support, and voice; showing my three cases in a new light; and emphasizing the surprising roles that social norms play in driving civilian behavior. I will then address three lingering questions. How does the capacity of combatants influence civilian decisions? How can civilian decisions affect the goals and organization of armed groups? Do the three options presented in my study adequately describe the full range of options faced by civilian groups? Finally, I will discuss some important policy implications that stem from an improved understanding of civilian strategies.
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Barter, S.J. (2014). Civilian Strategy: Theory and Practice. In: Civilian Strategy in Civil War. Politics, Economics, and Inclusive Development. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137402998_8
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