Throughout the Arab world, army officers have staged military coups promising democratic and economic reforms, often espousing revolutionary slogans and presenting themselves as saviors. But inevitably, they emerge as brutal autocrats, eliminating opposition groups and even allies who helped them ascend to power. The pattern of their rise has varied from one Arab country to […]
In Arab Republics, the Military Still Dominates
Army officers wield excessive power while civilian leaders struggle to manage their countries’ affairs.
