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This study aims to analyze the role of non-state armed groups in shaping international diplomacy through recognition and legitimacy.

April 14, 2026Open Access

Non-State Armed Groups and International Diplomacy: Recognition, Negotiation, and Legitimacy

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This study aims to analyze the role of non-state armed groups in shaping international diplomacy through recognition and legitimacy.
Mixed methods approach
Focused analysis on Kenya
Review of established scholarship
Identification of institutional and theoretical dynamics
Publication-ready structure
Highlights the complexities of recognition and negotiation processes
Underlines the importance of legitimacy in diplomacy
Identifies key policy implications for the African context
Proposes actionable conclusions for stakeholders

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This article examines Non-State Armed Groups and International Diplomacy: Recognition, Negotiation, and Legitimacy with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Law. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon

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Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy

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