Legitimacy and Armed Conflict: Characteristics, Sources, Trends
Lead Research Organisation:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Department Name: Department of International Development
Abstract
The research project aims at advancing our understanding of legitimacy in conflict zones. This will be done through publications and by engaging with policy makers and the general public. The project rests on extensive field research conducted in conflict zones around the world. More than 250 interviews were conducted in Afghanistan, with ordinary people as well as various authorities, including insurgents, warlords and government officials. Additional field research took place in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Thailand.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Florian Weigand (Principal Investigator / Fellow) |
Publications
F Weigand
(2021)
Three myths about armed groups and the smuggling economy
Gallien M
(2021)
Channeling Contraband: How States Shape International Smuggling Routes
in Security Studies
Weigand F
(2019)
Institutionalized Intervention: The 'Bunker Politics' of International Aid in Afghanistan
in Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding
Weigand F
(2019)
The Taliban's War for Legitimacy in Afghanistan
in Current History
Weigand Florian
(2022)
Waiting for Dignity: Legitimacy and Authority in Afghanistan
Weigand Florian
(2020)
Conflict and Transnational Crime: Borders, Bullets & Business in Southeast Asia
Weigand, F.
(2019)
Book Review | Crossed Swords: Pakistan, its Army and the Wars Within by Shuja Nawaz
in South Asia @ LSE
| Description | The comparative analysis of four border regions in Southeast Asia ("Conflict and Transnational Crime: Borders, Bullets & Business in Southeast Asia") counters the stereotypical view that conflict zones are lawless areas in which all kinds of criminal activities flourish. Chapters illustrate the logic that determines the relationship between armed conflict and transnational crime. Further, the book analyses how smuggling economies function in conflict zones, explaining why some rebel groups are involved in the smuggling economy more than others, and why state actors actually play a much more crucial role. |
| Exploitation Route | Further empirical research on armed groups and informal economies |
| Sectors | Government, Democracy and Justice,Security and Diplomacy |
| URL | https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/conflict-and-transnational-crime-9781789905199.html |
| Description | Radio interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Interview with Swiss Radio (SRF) on the peace process in Afghanistan (25 minutes). |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| URL | https://www.srf.ch/sendungen/tagesgespraech/die-taliban-die-heimlichen-herrscher-afghanistans |