Toward a Theory of Military Involvement in National Development in Underdeveloped Countries
Abstract
This study examines the proposition that military institutions in underdeveloped or developing countries offer significant advantages when they are given a role in national development. The investigation focuses mainly on the non-military and non-political role of the military. Evidence shows that in many underdeveloped countries today, the political role of the military becomes dominant and leads it to assume political power. More than fifty percent of the member states of the United Nations are run by military regimes or civil-military coalitions dominated by officers. However, evidence also shows that military institutions today have been performing non-political tasks that support civilian institutions and which produce results that enhance human welfare and national development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA148998
Entities
People
- Fredelino S. Bautista
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College