CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN TUNISIA AND LIBYA THROUGH THE ARAB SPRING
CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN TUNISIA AND LIBYA THROUGH THE ARAB SPRING
Author(s): Chris TownsendSubject(s): Education, General Reference Works, Business Economy / Management, Political Sciences
Published by: Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies
Keywords: civil-military relations; Libya; Tunisia; Arab Spring; international military education and training (IMET)
Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes the role of civil-military relations in the disparate outcomesof two Arab-spring countries: Tunisia and Libya. Applying paradigms developed bySerra, Schedler, and Matei, the paper explores the state of civil-military relationsbefore, during, and after the Arab spring and shows that civil-military relationswere a key variable in the outcomes. The fi ndings demonstrate the importance ofinternational military education and training efforts in developing countries asa hedge against instability. The global community has an important role to playin helping to professionalize military forces around the world and improve civilmilitaryrelationships.
Journal: Journal of Defense Resources Management (JoDRM)
- Issue Year: 6/2015
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 5-12
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
