Crisis of Legitimacy and Political Violence in Uganda, 1979 to 2016

Prolonged crises of legitimacy in societies lead to persistent political violence, as explored in this book's second part. Focusing on Uganda, it reveals how the state's legitimacy crisis, influenced by both internal and external factors throughout history, fuels ongoing political turmoil. The analysis highlights the continuity of political violence linked to the failures of state institutions and the struggles between political incumbents and challengers.