Insurgency Success Factors and Rebel Legitimacy
to foreign states that seek to support rebel groups to develop economic or political relationships.
Similarly, civilian perceptions were influenced most strongly by domestic considerations that
directly affected civilian livelihoods.
More research is needed to evaluate the effects of rebel legitimacy on success in contexts
outside of Chechnya. However, findings from the Chechen case produce findings that warrant a
wider evaluation of legitimacy contributions to rebellion outcomes. Additionally, examining
legitimacy provides insight into key factors of rebel success gained through external, state, and
civilian actor involvement. This form of analysis allows for an evaluation of why actors host
certain allegiances and provide assistance, and the weight such assistance has on rebel success.
Ultimately, legitimacy frameworks warrant an examination into the voices of rebellion that are
traditionally unheard, providing credit for their roles and justifications for decision-making in
conflicts.
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