In Love and at War

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Exploring the intersection of love and conflict, this Element examines how rebel groups approach marriage, revealing its significant impact on both their organizational dynamics and individual members. It highlights how various attitudes toward marriage influence gendered conflict and post-conflict outcomes, emphasizing the complexities of wartime marriages. The analysis introduces frameworks for understanding these dynamics, showing how they affect women's reintegration after conflict, and whether rebel wives are seen as depoliticized or valuable assets within their communities.