| ID | 147189 |
| Title Proper | In whose interests? former rebel parties and ex-combatant interest group mobilisation in Aceh and East Timor |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sindre, Gyda Maras |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | An important factor shaping rebel-to-party transformations and post-conflict party governance pertains to how these groups relate to their former rank and file. While drawing on veterans of the war provides for stable source of support and organisational stability for the former rebel parties, ex-combatants may also pose challenges to such parties as they expect continued political influence, material rewards and social recognition for their contribution to the armed group. By identifying ex-combatants as a distinct interest group this argues that party-ex-combatant interaction directly shapes intra-party dynamics as well as policy formulation. Focusing on former rebel parties and ex-combatant interest group mobilisation in Aceh and East Timor, and this articles asks: How does rebel group mobilisation affect how former rebel parties mobilise political support? How do parties address and integrate demands made by ex-combatants? |
| `In' analytical Note | Civil Wars Vol. 18, No.2; Jun 2016: p.192-213 |
| Journal Source | Civil Wars Vol: 18 No 2 |
| Key Words | East Timor ; Aceh ; Mobilisation ; Rebel Parties ; Ex-Combatant Interest Group |