Considering the complimentary role played by the selectorate theory when studying the research and evidence surrounding autocracies‚ we find that the selectorate theory provides a complete and overarching explanation for the longevity of autocratic leaders. Approaching the selectorate theory through both its intrinsic and extrinsic role‚ it demonstrates that durability can be achieved in various ways. Subsequently‚ there is no set criteria that can explain the longevity of autocratic leaders. Rather
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of the article written by Andrea Malin and was published in Human Rights Quarterly in 1994. In this article the author Andrea Malin has described the facts about act of disappearance of young Argentineans which was supported by the government and military police for overcoming the issue of repression. Author has clearly described that “disappearance” has been used by the government of many countries like Argentina‚ Sri Lanka for repression. According to author‚ disappearance is a word which has been
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South America’s governments have long been run by military oligarchies. Did this benefit South America? Most South American countries were overthrown by the military and have long been ruled by the military to this very day. An oligarchy is understood as rule by the few‚ in this case‚ that few would be the military. Under these regimes‚ citizens enjoyed few if any civil liberties. With the military taking over‚ South American countries had developed arrangements for governing that allowed both
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What Is Dictatorship? Dictatorship * A form of government in which absolute and total power is concentrated in a dictator (usually one person be it military or otherwise or one political party). * Defined as an autocratic form of government in which the government is ruled by an individual. * A government controlled by one person‚ or a small group of people. In this form of government the power rests entirely on the person or group of people‚ and can be obtained by force or by inheritance
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BOOK REVIEW 1. Title of the book : The Good Military Commander. 2. Author : Brig J Nazareth (Retd). 3. Subject : Self Help/Motivational. 4. Publishers : The Military Highbrow. 5. Cost of the book : Rs 200/-. 6. Book Review by : Capt Abir Bhowmik. Author’s Introduction 7. Brig J Nazareth graduated in Arts and Law‚ and was commissioned into the Regt of Grenadiers in 1943. He
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Punctuality in a military environment is crucial as it enables tasks to be completed‚ and allows leaders to conduct accountability‚ PCCs and PCIs for particular operations. Also‚ depending on the severity or how often a soldier conducts the offense‚ being late can lead to UCMJ action. This essay will provide in some detail the benefits of being punctual as well as note possible consequences. On a small scale‚ being punctual for formations and general points of duty allows leaders to ensure accountability
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There are many important reasons to be at the right time and place for reporting and accountability. The main reasons of importance are knowing the soldiers wellbeing‚ information‚ accountability‚ movements‚ and punishments. The first reason being that allows the Chain of Command to know that the soldier is well. Many issues could arise from the soldier not being ok. Not only worries of personal safety to the soldier (aka not dead in a ditch somewhere)‚ but as well to the Army‚ and OPSEC as
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Panida Sukthet 5480706 EC 3 (Section 3) Aj. James Whitlam Persuasive Speech II Outline Topic: Gay should be allowed to serve openly in military. General Purpose: to persuade Specific Purpose: to persuade my audience that we should allowed gay in military because not only straight that have enough potential to serve openly in military Central Idea: Many people in US disagree that president Obama will allow homosexual serving openly in uniform; however‚ every should have their rights
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Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Gays in the Military Edward McIntosh D01644587 There will always be strong feelings and debates concerning the topic of homosexuals serving in the United State Military. One thing is certain‚ things have changed. Is it for better or worse? That is up for the individual to decide. Don’t Ask‚ Don’t Tell is the name for the former official U.S. policy (1993–2011) regarding the service of homosexuals in the military. The term was coined after Pres. Clinton in 1993 signed a
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Reflecting on “Military Histories” Military Histories Old and New: A Reintroduction by Robert M. Citino is a dense explanation of the depth of the field that is military history. Citino explains that despite being on the academic decline‚ military history continues to remain a popular genre in the public. Without attention to details Military Histories might have read a bit like a melting pot of book reviews. However‚ this essay covers an array of important details in this field. One of the first
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