| ID | 153618 |
| Title Proper | Legitimacy is the main objective |
| Other Title Information | legitimation in population-centric counterinsurgency |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kitzen, Martijn |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article seeks to contribute to the understanding of the role of legitimacy and different forms of legitimation in population-centric counterinsurgency. An analysis of the logic underlying this counterinsurgency concept sheds a light on the former as it identifies legitimacy as the crucial mechanism through which a collaboration strategy seeks to obtain control over the local population. An exploration of Weber’s primary types of legitimate authorities provides the insight that counterinsurgents might operationalize legitimation through either rational-legal ways or by co-opting local power-holders who hold a position as traditional or charismatic leaders. The exact choice of strategy depends on the pattern of legitimacy in the target society and therefore so-called cultural legitimation is pivotal. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 28, No.4-5; Aug-Oct 2017: p.853-866 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol: 28 No 4-5 |
| Key Words | Counterinsurgency ; Legitimacy ; Collaboration ; (Cultural) Legitimation |