
Since the late 1970s, political leaderships in the Arab world have been remarkably stable; although leaders have relied on their militaries to retain power, coups have become virtually non-existent. This paper analyzes the methods that leaders use to 'control' their militaries, and highlights the price paid in conventional capabilities.
Page Count:
94
Publication Date:
1998-12-01
ISBN-10:
019922420X
ISBN-13:
9780199224203
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