The Growing Political Influence of the South African Military.

Abstract

Analysis of the role of the South African Defense Force in current political decision making. The rise of Afrikaner nationalism and its coinciding impact on the military is traced. The white South African society has become more militarized with the government's Total Onslaught/Total Strategy concept. As the military establishment has grown to counter the perceived threat, it has gained political influence to the extent some feet it is the dominant policy making institution in South Africa today. This role will probably continue for the near future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177636

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People

  • James T. Murray

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  • Air War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Nationalism
  • Political Science
  • Political Systems
  • Students
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

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  • Strategic Security Studies