The Legitimacy Politics of Armed Groups
first conceptual phase, a theoretical frame of reference will be established, with the help of which plausible mechanisms of legitimacy politics will be developed and specified with regard to their historical [...] phase, these mechanisms will be empirically tested in process analyses based on four cases (Western Sahara, Syria, Afghanistan, Uganda). In a third phase, an expanded sample will be developed in order to [...] contribution in terms of peace policy, because insights into armed groups' striving for legitimacy will allow international actors to respond to the political claims of these groups in a more targeted manner