Citation

Söderström J. Civ. Wars 2016; 18(2): 214-233.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13698249.2016.1205565

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Armed groups often transform into political parties, which involves a profound transformation of the organizational culture. How these parties condition the continued political mobilization of their members is unclear. Using life history interviews with former combatants of the armed group M19 in Colombia, this article demonstrates what aspects of the party mobilize and stymie their political mobilization. Through exploring three typical political life paths - the Resilient, the Remobilized and the Removed - this article demonstrates the long-term challenges of post-war politics, the role of the party, as well as the personal journey from (war and) peace to democracy.

Language: en