Author : Steven Wilkinson
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 26,9 MB
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0674728807
Steven I. Wilkinson explores how India has succeeded in keeping the military out of politics, when so many other countries have failed. He uncovers the command and control strategies, the careful ethnic balancing, and the political, foreign policy, and strategic decisions that have made the army safe for Indian democracy.
Author : Angel Rabasa
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 32,48 MB
Release : 2002-12-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0833034022
The military is one of the few institutions that cut across the divides of Indonesian society. As it continues to play a critical part in determining Indonesia's future, the military itself is undergoing profound change. The authors of this book examine the role of the military in politics and society since the fall of President Suharto in 1998. They present several strategic scenarios for Indonesia, which have important implications for U.S.-Indonesian relations, and propose goals for Indonesian military reform and elements of a U.S. engagement policy.
Author : Metin Heper
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 10,16 MB
Release : 2011-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3110846888
Author : Ozan O. Varol
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 14,86 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 019062602X
The Democratic Coup d'État advances a simple, yet controversial, argument: democracy sometimes comes through a military coup. Covering coups that toppled dictators and installed democratic rule in countries as diverse as Guinea-Bissau, Portugal, and Colombia, the book weaves a balanced narrative that challenges everything we knew about military coups.
Author : Kees Koonings
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 26,62 MB
Release : 2002-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781856499804
Does the withdrawal of armies from direct rule in most countries herald an end to their role as actors in domestic politics? Has political intervention by the military been superseded? This comparative examination of the politicized armed forces looks at * the consequences of military rule for nation building and economic development * the effects of the passing of the Cold War and the rise of globalization on the political role of the military * the role of political armies in the consolidation of civil politics and democratic governance * the lessons for policy makers in global governance and post-conflict reconstruction The contributors build on successive theories about the role of the military in politics and look to the future. The most threatening scenario may be a proliferation of armed actors and the rise of privatized forces of law and order.
Author : Yaprak Gursoy
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 22,38 MB
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0472130420
Examines military interventions in Greece, Turkey, Thailand, and Egypt, and the military's role in authoritarian and democratic regimes
Author : Indra Adhikari
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 17,75 MB
Release : 2015-06-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 131758905X
This book explores the development of the military as an organization and looks at the patterns of civil–military relations that have emerged in modern Nepal, especially after the rise of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who founded the unified state of Nepal. It combines astute analyses with up-to-date data to present a comprehensive account of the relations between monarchy, military and civil government and their impact on the democratization process in the country. The author underlines the pressing need for establishing civilian supremacy over the military, through developing and strengthening civilian supervisory mechanisms. The book will be an important resource to researchers, scholars, students of politics, military studies, peace and conflict studies, and history, particularly those concerned with Nepal. It will also interest policy-makers, security experts and military personnel.
Author : Ronald James May
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 33,65 MB
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1920942009
In The Military and Democracy in Asia and the Pacific, a number of prominent regional specialists take a fresh look at the military's changing role in selected countries of Asia and the Pacific, particularly with regard to the countries' performance against criteria of democratic government. Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Burma, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Fiji and Papua New Guinea all fall under the spotlight as the authors examine the role which the military has played in bringing about changes of political regime, and in resisting pressures for change.
Author : Zoltan Barany
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,65 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780691137681
Looking at how armies supportive of democracy are built, this title argues that the military is the important institution that states maintain, for without military elites who support democratic governance, democracy cannot be consolidated. It demonstrates that building democratic armies is the quintessential task of democratizing regimes.
Author : Christopher S. Parker
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 21,52 MB
Release : 2009-08-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1400831024
How military service led black veterans to join the civil rights struggle Fighting for Democracy shows how the experiences of African American soldiers during World War II and the Korean War influenced many of them to challenge white supremacy in the South when they returned home. Focusing on the motivations of individual black veterans, this groundbreaking book explores the relationship between military service and political activism. Christopher Parker draws on unique sources of evidence, including interviews and survey data, to illustrate how and why black servicemen who fought for their country in wartime returned to America prepared to fight for their own equality. Parker discusses the history of African American military service and how the wartime experiences of black veterans inspired them to contest Jim Crow. Black veterans gained courage and confidence by fighting their nation's enemies on the battlefield and racism in the ranks. Viewing their military service as patriotic sacrifice in the defense of democracy, these veterans returned home with the determination and commitment to pursue equality and social reform in the South. Just as they had risked their lives to protect democratic rights while abroad, they risked their lives to demand those same rights on the domestic front. Providing a sophisticated understanding of how war abroad impacts efforts for social change at home, Fighting for Democracy recovers a vital story about black veterans and demonstrates their distinct contributions to the American political landscape.
