Magically powerful leaders and the resilience of rebel groups
Conflict Management and Peace Science
Published online on April 22, 2026
Abstract
Conflict Management and Peace Science, Ahead of Print.
Rebel leaders are sometimes believed by followers to be prophets or messiahs, or to possess supernatural powers. Despite their prominence in militant organizations, the consequences of such leadership for rebel group dynamics remain understudied. We ...
Rebel leaders are sometimes believed by followers to be prophets or messiahs, or to possess supernatural powers. Despite their prominence in militant organizations, the consequences of such leadership for rebel group dynamics remain understudied. We ...