Rebel Rulers: Insurgent Governance and Civilian Life during War
Zachariah Cherian Mampilly
Rebel groups are often portrayed as predators, their leaders little more than warlords. In conflicts large and small, however, insurgents frequently take and hold territory, establishing sophisticated systems of governance that deliver extensive public services to civilians under their control. From police and courts, schools, hospitals, and taxation systems to more symbolic expressions such as official flags and anthems, some rebels are able to appropriate functions of the modern state, often to great effect in generating civilian compliance. Other insurgent organizations struggle to provide even the most basic services and suffer from the local unrest and international condemnation that result.
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Journal of Politics
The empirical basis for this innovative study consists of three case studies. The author looks at the governance systems set up by ... Read more