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From Soldiers to Politicians. Transforming Rebel Movements After Civil War
November 26, 2007. 
In the transition from war-torn society to stable multiparty democracy, what is the role of former rebel leaders? Can rebel movements effectively transform themselves from military into political organizations? From Soldiers to Politicians, edited by CRU's Jeroen de Zeeuw, explores how militias succeed or fail in reorienting their goals and practices toward legitimate political activities, and how external actors can support the rebel-to-party transformation. Read more »