Military interventions in poli-tics—whether in the form of coups d'état or more subtle forms of
interference—are a major problem for democratic consolidation. 1 Civilian politicians in …

Turkish civil-military relations entered a new phase starting with the first European-Union-
induced reforms in 1999, and have gained a new momentum since 2007. This article first …

The exposure of alleged coup plots in 2007 has shaken the guardian role of the Turkish
military in politics. What were the conditions that led to the exposure of the coups and what is …

This study explores the varieties of civilian praetorianism or the different ways in which
civilians enable and support military coups. It specifically argues that by shaping their …

Die Analyse und Bewertung zivil-militärischer Beziehungen hängen von Fragestellungen
und theoretischen Annahmen ab. Klare Begriffe und Analysekategorien,„gute “Theorien und …

Why do the armed forces sometimes intervene in politics via short-lived coups d'état, at other
times establish or support authoritarian regimes, or in some cases come under the …

Any account of democracy and democratization in Turkey must also focus, among other
factors, on civil-military relations and the role of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) in politics …

This chapter reviews the historical trajectories and ongoing changes in the relationship
between the military and the state in Asia. It sets the conceptual stage for empirical analysis …

1999'dan beri Türkiye'de sivil-asker ilişkileri, yapılan birçok anayasal ve kurumsal
değişikliklebirlikte dönüşüm yaşamıştır. Sivillerin denetiminden bağımsız ve siyaset üzerinde …

Ethnically motivated domestic pressure can incentivize leaders to support co-ethnics via
military cooperation during international crises. When a leader requires the support of an …