My article on purging & leader survival in rebel groups is now out in @jpeaceresearch.bsky.social!
Open access: doi.org/10.1093/jopr...
How do rebel leaders stay in power? While we often study "decapitation" by state forces, internal actors (coup plotters, spies) also threaten leader survival.
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Rebel purges and leader survival: maintaining power through purges in rebel organizations
Abstract. How do rebel leaders maintain power? In rebel groups, leaders face threats to their survival in office from dissatisfied subordinates, internal r