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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.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Richard Ngo
when discussing a new model of how coups work.
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“Power Lies Trembling: a three-book review” by Richard_Ngo
Mentioned by the podcast host as the author of a book on military coups.
Episode 9: Africa
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Tom Davidson
as a great book that gets to the heart of the logic of a military coup.
46 - Tom Davidson on AI-enabled Coups

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