Politics & Government
How Military Professionalism Influences Civilian Control in Fragile Democracies
Quick fact
In 2019, Sudan's military removed a civilian transitional government, while in 2021 Myanmar's professional military staged a coup—showing that even professional forces can act when they perceive threats to their corporate interests.
Why this is interesting
Most democracies hold elections, yet in fragile ones the military sometimes overthrows the government. Why do some armies rebel while others stay in the barracks?