The Decline and Rise of Successful Coups: A Foolproof Seven Point Plan

This chapter explores the decrease in successful coup attempts over the years and presents a seven-point plan for executing a foolproof coup. The speaker analyzes data from 1945 onwards, revealing that out of 989 global coup attempts, only 444 were successful. The chapter also touches upon the recent increase in successful coups and emphasizes the significance of creating the right conditions for a successful coup, as well as the role played by regional powers such as the United States in sponsoring and backing coups.