ext_163589 ([identity profile] grysar.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] grysar 2007-06-15 05:14 pm (UTC)

Right.

The theory only particular works if the group needs to maintain a popular, if not necessarily democratic, base. In this case, Hamas does do well because they do have a strong level of popular support (they're seen as less corrupt and willing to stand up to the Israelis). I don't think they could keep power if they failed to effectively govern an area they completely controlled.

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