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Seizing Power
The Strategic Logic of Military Coups
Book • 2014
Naunihal Singh's "Seizing Power" delves into the complexities of military coups, drawing on extensive research.
The book analyzes the strategic motivations behind coup attempts, examining factors such as political instability and military grievances.
Singh's work utilizes a unique blend of qualitative and quantitative methods, incorporating interviews with coup participants and statistical analysis of historical data.
The book offers valuable insights into the dynamics and consequences of military interventions in governance, providing a comprehensive understanding of this critical aspect of global politics.
It challenges conventional wisdom and offers a nuanced perspective on the causes and effects of military coups.
The book analyzes the strategic motivations behind coup attempts, examining factors such as political instability and military grievances.
Singh's work utilizes a unique blend of qualitative and quantitative methods, incorporating interviews with coup participants and statistical analysis of historical data.
The book offers valuable insights into the dynamics and consequences of military interventions in governance, providing a comprehensive understanding of this critical aspect of global politics.
It challenges conventional wisdom and offers a nuanced perspective on the causes and effects of military coups.
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Richard Ngo
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“Power Lies Trembling: a three-book review” by Richard_Ngo
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