Social Order in the Colombian Civil War: Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics

The Colombian Civil War, which lasted from 1948 to 1958, was one of the most violent and devastating conflicts in Latin American history. The war pitted the Colombian government against a coalition of leftist rebels, including the Communist Party and the Liberal Party. The conflict left an estimated 200,000 people dead and displaced millions more.

Rebelocracy: Social Order in the Colombian Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics)

by Ana Arjona

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The Colombian Civil War has been the subject of much scholarly research, but relatively little attention has been paid to the social and political dimensions of the conflict. This book seeks to fill that gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of the war's origins, its dynamics, and its impact on Colombian society.

The Origins of the Colombian Civil War

The origins of the Colombian Civil War are complex and can be traced back to a number of factors, including:

* Economic inequality: Colombia has a long history of economic inequality, with a small elite controlling the majority of the country's wealth. This inequality has led to widespread poverty and resentment, which has been a major factor in the country's political instability. * Political polarization: Colombia has also been plagued by political polarization, with the two major political parties, the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party, often resorting to violence to resolve their differences. * The Cold War: The Cold War had a major impact on the Colombian Civil War, as the United States and the Soviet Union both provided support to different sides in the conflict.

The Dynamics of the Colombian Civil War

The Colombian Civil War was a complex conflict, with a number of different armed groups involved. The government forces were supported by the United States, while the rebels received support from the Soviet Union. The war was fought in a number of different regions of Colombia, and the violence was often brutal and indiscriminate.

The Colombian Civil War was also a highly political conflict, with both sides using violence to achieve their political goals. The government sought to suppress the rebellion and maintain its control over the country, while the rebels sought to overthrow the government and establish a socialist state.

The Impact of the Colombian Civil War

The Colombian Civil War had a devastating impact on Colombian society. The war left an estimated 200,000 people dead and displaced millions more. The war also caused widespread economic damage and destroyed much of the country's infrastructure.

The Colombian Civil War also had a profound impact on Colombian politics. The war led to the rise of the military, which has played a dominant role in Colombian politics ever since. The war also led to the creation of a number of paramilitary groups, which have been responsible for much of the violence in Colombia since the end of the war.

The Colombian Civil War was a complex and devastating conflict that had a profound impact on Colombian society. The war's origins can be traced back to a number of factors, including economic inequality, political polarization, and the Cold War. The war was fought between a number of different armed groups, and the violence was often brutal and indiscriminate. The war had a devastating impact on Colombian society, leaving an estimated 200,000 people dead and displacing millions more. The war also caused widespread economic damage and destroyed much of the country's infrastructure. The Colombian Civil War also had a profound impact on Colombian politics, leading to the rise of the military and the creation of a number of paramilitary groups.

Rebelocracy: Social Order in the Colombian Civil War (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics)

by Ana Arjona

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9351 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	409 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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