Africa's militaries : a missing link in democratic transitions / by Mathurin C. Houngnikpo.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Houngnikpo, Mathurin C., author.

Contributor:

National Defense University. Africa Center for Strategic Studies, publisher.

Series:

Africa security brief ; 2164-4047 no. 17.

Africa security brief, 2164-4047 ; no. 17

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Africa--Politics and government.

Africa.

Africa--Armed Forces--Political activity.

Civil-military relations--Africa.

Civil-military relations.

Coups d'état--Africa.

Coups d'état.

Democratization--Africa.

Democratization.

Armed Forces--Political activity.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (8 pages).

Other Title:

Missing link in democratic transitions

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Africa Center for Strategic Studies, 2012.

Summary:

A spate of military coups from 2008 to 2010 in Mauritania, Guinea, Niger, and Madagascar raised the specter of a return to military rule in Africa. While the subsequent resumption of civilian government in Guinea and Niger has reduced these concerns, evidence of military influence in politics remains widespread across the continent. Military acceptance of civilian authority remains a missing piece of Africa's democratic transition puzzle. While often perceived as an unwanted restriction on the purview of the security sector, the doctrine of democratic civilian control of the military boosts the legitimacy, capabilities, and performance of the armed forces. The practical realization of this doctrine requires Africa's parliaments to assert and exercise more robust control and oversight of the security sector.

Notes:

"January 2012."

Includes bibliographical references (page 7).

Title from page 1 screen (viewed on Apr. 7, 2012).

Other Format:

Print version: Houngnikpo, Mathurin C. Africa's militaries

OCLC:

784498149