Date of Award
6-2007
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. Jim Butterfield
Second Advisor
Dr. Sybil D. Rhodes
Third Advisor
Dr. Mahendra Lawoti
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This paper views the civil conflicts in African failed states through the lens of game theory. From the numerous peace agreements and cease-fires that have been broken in these conflicts, it is clear that defecting from such agreements,is often more profitable than abiding by them. Why is this so? Furthermore, what can be done to raise the costs of defection and therefore promote cooperation amongst the fighting parties? This paper proposes that the international community has the ability to do just this through one-sided intervention.
Recommended Citation
Crisher, Brian, "Ending Conflict: Raising the Costs of Defection in African Failed States" (2007). Masters Theses. 5029.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/5029