Children as Tools of War: Seeking Global Solutions Through Theoretical Analysis
Abstract
In this paper on child soldiers, the author compares and contrasts two structures—neoliberal institutionalism and social constructivism— as methods for reducing or eliminating the role of children in modem war. He concludes that a response must incorporate a broader base of efforts, including child rehabilitation and a diminution in arms trafficking, acting as supplements to pre-existing international law if the growing problem is to be dealt with effectively.
Cet article sur les enfants soldats compare et met en opposition deux structures - le institutionnalisme néolibéral et le constructivisme social - comme méthodes pour réduire ou éliminer le rôle des enfants dans la guerre moderne. Il conclut qu'une reponse doit incorporer une plus large base d'efforts, y compris la réadaptation d'enfant et une diminution dans le trafique d'armes, agissant en tant que supplements au droit international preexistant si le problème croissant sera traits efficacement.
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