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ID143540
Title ProperInterplay of domestic legitimation and foreign relations
Other Title Informationcontrasting Charles Taylor and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia
LanguageENG
AuthorGerdes, Felix
Summary / Abstract (Note)This article investigates legitimacy and foreign relations of Liberia’s two most important recent rulers. It argues that Charles Taylor was widely considered legitimate in Liberia and that the Weberian concept of charismatic authority best explains the popularity of the former warlord and president. Charisma, however, is tied to specific cultural contexts and Taylor’s popularity was not intelligible to Western audiences. By contrast, Johnson Sirleaf frames her policies in terms appealing to both the domestic and international audiences. As a consequence, she succeeded to attract significant foreign assistance enabling her to increase legitimacy and strengthen stability.
`In' analytical NoteCivil Wars Vol. 17, No.4; Dec 2015: p.446-464
Journal SourceCivil Wars Vol: 17 No 4
Key WordsLiberia ;  Foreign Relations ;  Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ;  Interplay of Domestic Legitimation ;  Contrasting Charles Taylor


 
 
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