| ID | 153610 |
| Title Proper | Understanding the legitimacy of armed groups |
| Other Title Information | a relational perspective |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Podder, Sukanya |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper analyses the multiple pathways through which legitimacy of armed groups is constructed in conflict-affected states. It adopts a political sociological approach to the study of armed group legitimacy. Such a strategy assists in identifying whether armed groups enjoy legitimacy in a given empirical context and avoids applying pre-determined normative criteria. The focus is on three types of relationships: civilian communities, the state or regime in power and external actors including regional and international sponsors, to discern which types of legitimacy matter for armed groups in different relationships. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 28, No.4-5; Aug-Oct 2017: p.686-708 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol: 28 No 4-5 |
| Key Words | Islamic State ; Legitimacy ; Armed Groups ; Sponsors ; Relational Approach ; Rebel Governance |