I mean, it’s usually used to undermine a cause by killing their leaders, but their death can also cause them to become a martyr and get even more support. Which is generally true for the majority of assassinations?
Why I asked? Because recent events in Ecuador got me wondering.
There is no question that the assassin of Yitzak Rabin got exactly what he wanted. After an initial backlash, assassination is successful as a catalyst for policy change far more often than we care to admit.