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1997 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 979-981
Author(s):  
Christian Davenport
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
New Brunswick ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
The State ◽  
Cambridge University ◽  
Edward Elgar

The Politics of National Movements and the Future of Rebel Power

Rebel Power ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Krause
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
The State ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Structure Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
National Movements ◽  
Single Structure ◽  
Key Policy ◽  
Movement Structure

This chapter conducts a comparative analysis across all the movements, groups, and campaigns; assesses and demonstrate synergies with competing arguments; scrutinizes the incorrect predictions of the Movement Structure Theory; identifies remaining questions for future research; and presents key policy implications for those whose goal is either to advance or stop national movements and political violence. It concludes that no single structure or strategy is ideal for ending violence, achieving victory, and initiating democracy and stability. Nonetheless, recognizing that these objectives require different approaches, and analyzing the movement that precedes the state will provide policymakers with key insights into how best to match means to ends.

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