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The study aims to analyze how and why nonstate armed groups are named and shamed by the UN Security Council.

Naming and Shaming Nonstate Armed Groups at the United Nations Security Council

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This research note examines how nonstate armed groups are targeted at the UN Security Council, indicating different motivations among member states.

The study aims to analyze how and why nonstate armed groups are named and shamed by the UN Security Council.
Systematic examination of data from UNSC admonishments (1995-2016)
Development and testing of two explanatory theories regarding state behavior
Analysis of naming and shaming practices by P5 and E10 members
NSAGs account for almost half of UNSC admonishments from 1995 to 2016
P5 names and shames NSAGs influenced by strategic partnerships with conflict-engaged governments
E10 tend to condemn NSAGs targeting civilians to showcase adherence to global norms

Brandt et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This research note examines how nonstate armed groups are targeted at the UN Security Council, indicating different motivations among member states.

The study aims to analyze how and why nonstate armed groups are named and shamed by the UN Security Council.
Systematic examination of data from UNSC admonishments (1995-2016)
Development and testing of two explanatory theories regarding state behavior
Analysis of naming and shaming practices by P5 and E10 members
NSAGs account for almost half of UNSC admonishments from 1995 to 2016
P5 names and shames NSAGs influenced by strategic partnerships with conflict-engaged governments
E10 tend to condemn NSAGs targeting civilians to showcase adherence to global norms

Brandt et al. (2026) studied this question.

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