Chapter

Understanding the Tactics of Child Abductors.
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1:52:18 - 1:58:40 (06:22)

The hosts discuss the tactics used by child abductors and how they appeal to a very small fraction of the population. They also briefly touch upon the political landscape of Uganda and how it contributes to the problem.

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The podcast discusses the tactics of insurgency movements, specifically how they recruit and retain members.
1:52:18 - 1:54:48 (02:30)
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Insurgency
Summary

The podcast discusses the tactics of insurgency movements, specifically how they recruit and retain members. They analyze the contrast between conscription in conventional armies versus the difficulty in controlling members in small clandestine groups.

Chapter
Understanding the Tactics of Child Abductors.
Episode
#273 – Chris Blattman: War and Violence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The political leadership for most of Uganda's post-independence history came from the North, which may have contributed to the unchecked violence happening in the region.
1:54:48 - 1:58:40 (03:51)
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Uganda
Summary

The political leadership for most of Uganda's post-independence history came from the North, which may have contributed to the unchecked violence happening in the region. Unchecked leadership can lead to private incentives for autocrats who may have no regard for the cost of violence.

Chapter
Understanding the Tactics of Child Abductors.
Episode
#273 – Chris Blattman: War and Violence
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast