Political capitulation occurs when a party yields to opponents under pressure, often abandoning core positions to end conflict or avoid losses. It is used strategically to preserve power or stability, typically benefiting ruling elites or stronger factions who extract concessions, while weakening the capitulating side’s credibility and leverage.
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