Seize the City, Undo the State

Seize the City, Undo the State by Serhiy Kudelia provides an in-depth analysis of the initial stages of the armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine, exploring how separatist movements emerge and spread, and the role of local community responses. Based on detailed comparisons of mobilization in various Ukrainian towns and cities, the book examines the factors influencing the success or failure of militant takeovers. It offers valuable insights into the conditions that lead to external intervention and the development of insurgencies in divided societies.