Psychological Warfare: Non-Material Sources of Civilian Support During Insurgencies

• In Event: Sources and Determinants of Intergroup Conflict

Brief Overview

Studies suggest insurgents win support through their material capacity, yet weak insurgents are still able to win over populations. I propose a non-material, psychological pathway through which insurgents who lack resources may still secure support.

Author

• Norashiqin Toh, Tsinghua University