Why are rebellions likely to be successful?

Answer 1

It would be incorrect to state that, generally, rebellions are more often successful than not, as the success of a rebellion depends on a number of factors, such as:

• Motivation - are the partisans motivated?
• Numbers - are there enough people taking part?
• Cause - is this a cause that people want to and will fight for?
• Weather - is the weather suitable for a revolution?

If rebellions would be more likely to be successful than not, we would live in a very rapidly-changing world. Espionage advancements, greater education levels and effective, incorruptible judiciary systems have in fact meant that rebellions are less likely to be successful in MEDCs today: consider the London Riots of 2011 or the Parisian Riots of 2005.

If rebellions are likely to be successful, however, it is because either, some or all of the above factors have allowed for the said revolution.