How to Turn a Terrorist Into a Respectable Diplomat
source: http://axisoflogic.com/artman/publish/Article_57430.shtml
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This is the story of a young, brave man named Hashim Thaci. Hashim is the Prime-Minister of the newest state in the world, Kosovo. But this has not always been the case for Hashim. He had to face a lot of obstacles to get where he is, sell a lot of cocaine and occasionally kill a lot of people. Thank God, he had the Clintons by his side...
Sociologist Max Weber designed a tripartite division for forms of legitimate authority: traditional, legal-rational, and charismatic.[1] According to Weber, a charismatic leader has a recognized rare gift that sets him apart from the followers, something unique that allows him to position himself among his peers almost as a savior. Weber's theory has the strong merit of taking the concept of charisma from its religious context and applying it to the world of politics. Though filled with invaluable insights, the concept of charisma developed by Weber presents no adequate operational framework to be applied in the realm of political leadership. Now, why is this important? There are numerous reasons, but the one of particular interest in the matter under discussion relates to charismatic leaders in non-state armed groups: terrorists, militias, insurgents or members of organized crime units.
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Sociologist Max Weber designed a tripartite division for forms of legitimate authority: traditional, legal-rational, and charismatic.[1] According to Weber, a charismatic leader has a recognized rare gift that sets him apart from the followers, something unique that allows him to position himself among his peers almost as a savior. Weber's theory has the strong merit of taking the concept of charisma from its religious context and applying it to the world of politics. Though filled with invaluable insights, the concept of charisma developed by Weber presents no adequate operational framework to be applied in the realm of political leadership. Now, why is this important? There are numerous reasons, but the one of particular interest in the matter under discussion relates to charismatic leaders in non-state armed groups: terrorists, militias, insurgents or members of organized crime units.
Fascinating stuff...Read the rest at the link!
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