Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific

Croissant, A.; Kuehn, D.; Lorenz, P.; Chambers, P.

How can civilians in newly democratized countries ensure their control over the military? While establishing civilian control of the military is a necessary condition for a functioning democracy, it requires prudent strategic action on the part of the decision-makers to remove the military from positions of power and make it follow their orders.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-01-29

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230285330

DOI: 10.1057/9781137319272

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 269