My article on purging & leader survival in rebel groups is now out in @jpeaceresearch.bsky.social! Open access: doi.org/10.1093/jopr... How do rebel leaders stay in power? While we often study "decapitation" by state forces, internal actors (coup plotters, spies) also threaten leader survival.

Rebel purges and leader survival: maintaining power through purges in rebel organizations

Abstract. How do rebel leaders maintain power? In rebel groups, leaders face threats to their survival in office from dissatisfied subordinates, internal r

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Updating the syllabus for my undergraduate research seminar on civil war and terrorism -- I'm looking for an article on civil war/political violence with a great literature review to serve as an example in my class on lit reviews. Any suggestions? Self-promotion is very welcome! #PoliSky

Looking forward to presenting some new work at @stanfordcisac.bsky.social tomorrow with my Mapping Militants co-author Martha Crenshaw!

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Next Week: "From Local to Transnational: When Armed Groups Target Across Borders" with Martha Crenshaw and Kaitlyn Robinson RSVP Here⤵️

Update from the Mapping Militants Project! New updates to Oath Keepers & Proud Boys profiles include: 🔹Jan 6 trials & seditious conspiracy 🔹ties to other groups 🔹activities of local chapters & splinters ➡️Oath Keepers - bit.ly/mmp-oath-kee... ➡️Proud Boys - bit.ly/mmp-proud-boys polisky conflictsky

@profmusgrave.bsky.social May I be added to Polisky? Thank you!