Military Dissent and Protest: When Soldiers Refuse Orders to Use Force
Guest post by David Pion-Berlin At a time when the horrors of war are on full display in…
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What Russian Military Disloyalty Means for the War in Ukraine
Guest post by Jaclyn Johnson Since the invasion of Ukraine, there have been many flashpoints of Russian military…
When Civilian Protests Facilitate Coups d’Etat: Reflecting on Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Sudan
Guest post by Salah Ben Hammou Monday marked three years since Sudanese officers toppled longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir…
A Warning To Statebuilders
Guest post by Adam Wunische General Mark Miley, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee about the US…
Why the Generals Should Still be Worried
Guest post by Jessica Maves Braithwaite, Jennifer Earl, and Kirssa Cline Ryckman Since President Trump threatened to deploy…
Civil-Military Relations Are Broken
By Stephen Saideman Monday, June 1, 2020, was perhaps not the worst day in American civil-military relations. The…
War Isn’t (Quite) the Right Metaphor for COVID-19
Guest post by Sara Plana and Sanne Verschuren The analogy of the COVID-19 crisis as war is inescapable.…
Militaries and COVID-19: Implications for Human Rights and Democracy
By Katariina Mustasilta and Roman-Gabriel Olar Countries around the world are increasingly relying on their militaries to battle…
Coups, protests, and violence: What to expect in Bolivia
Guest post by Erica De Bruin When Evo Morales resigned from power in Bolivia earlier this month, many…
Terrorism Boosts Military Involvement in Politics (And Why It Matters for Democracy)
Guest post by Vincenzo Bove, Mauricio Rivera, and Chiara Ruffa Terrorism does more than kill people and spread fear.…