Guarding the Guardians
| Author | : Mathurin C. Houngnikpo |
| Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1409404145 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781409404149 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (149 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Guarding the Guardians by : Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
Download or read book Guarding the Guardians written by Mathurin C. Houngnikpo and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the intrusion of the armed forces in African politics by examining contemporary armies and their impact on society. It revisits the various explanations of military takeovers in Africa and disentangles the notion of the military as a progressive force. The study argues the necessity of new civil-military relations in Africa, calling for a democratic oversight of the security forces.
