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The prosecution of former military leaders in newly democratic nations : the cases of Argentina, Greece, and South Korea / by Terence Roehrig.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Roehrig, Terence, 1955-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Political crimes and offenses.
- Dictators--Legal status, laws, etc.
- Dictators.
- Democratization.
- Ex post facto laws.
- Korea (South)--Politics and government--1988-.
- Korea (South).
- Politics and government.
- Argentina--Politics and government--1983-2002.
- Argentina.
- Greece--Politics and government--1974-.
- Greece.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 211 pages ; 23 cm
- Other Title:
- Prosecution of former military leaders
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2002]
- Summary:
- During the 1970s and 1980s, many countries with military governments moved to more democratic ones as their citizens uncovered more and more evidence of horrific violations of human rights such as torture and execution. The newly established civilian governments were confronted with the difficult questions of whether military leaders should be prosecuted for their crimes. Often, the threat of military intervention to protect their own hovered in the background. This book focuses on the countries of Argentina, Greece, and South Korea--three countries that have been in this situation--and examines the effects that trying former military leaders have on the transition to democracy. In Argentina, the trials of former military leaders sparked a rebellion by the armed forces. In Greece and South Korea, the trials met with little response from the military.
- Contents:
- 1 Democratization, the Military and Transitional Justice 1
- 2 The Military and Politics in Argentina 30
- 3 Extensive Prosecution: The Trials and Military Rebellion in Argentina 58
- 4 The Military in Greek Politics 84
- 5 A Cautious Prosecution: The Trials in Greece 112
- 6 The Generals in South Korean Politics 136
- 7 A Reluctant Prosecution: The Trials in South Korea 160
- 8 Conclusions on Imposing Transitional Justice 186.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-207) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0786410914
- OCLC:
- 47869395
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