Katy Robinson @katyrob.bsky.social · 22/04/2026I find that purging increases leader longevity. ➡️ 92% of leaders who used purging were still in power after 5 years, compared to only 60% of those who didn't purge ➡️ A leader’s use of purging is associated with a 71% reduction in the hazard of removal from office 100
Katy Robinson @katyrob.bsky.social · 22/04/2026I collect new data on leader exit and purging for rebels in Asia. ➡️ 33% of leader exits caused by decapitation (leaders killed, captured, or arrested by a state) ➡️ 13% of leader exits caused by internal coups or assassinations by group members ➡️ 17% of rebel leaders engaged in purging at least once 100