THE MILITARY IN LATIN AMERICAN SOCIOPOLITICAL EVOLUTION: FOUR CASE STUDIES

Abstract

The political role of the Latin American military is analyzed in four case studies--Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico. Data came from printed sources and informal interviews. The research method relies on objective description of the phenomenon and related variables rather than on analysis of the appropriateness of a political role for the military. Political action by the military in each country is discussed. Common variables assumed to have explanatory value for each case are: attributes of the political system, civilian image of the military, the military mission, professionalism, social origins, military socialization, internal cleavages, social structure, and historical factors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0699839

Entities

People

  • Anthony P. Maingot
  • Lyle N. Mcalister
  • Robert A. Potash

Organizations

  • American University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • Sociopolitics
  • Students

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Theoretical Analysis.