Officers and politicians

In most of Africa, government has been synonymous with the military. As civilian administrations struggle to create democratic traditions, their toughest task may be to convince their armies to accept secondary status and maintain political neutrality.

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Published in:Africa report 1993-05, Vol.38 (3), p.64-64
Main Author: Foltz, William J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Analysis
Armed Forces
CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS
Democracy
Governmental reform
Political aspects
Politics
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Summary:In most of Africa, government has been synonymous with the military. As civilian administrations struggle to create democratic traditions, their toughest task may be to convince their armies to accept secondary status and maintain political neutrality.
ISSN:0001-9836