Political-Military Relations and the Stability of Arab Regimes

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Since the late 1970s, political leaderships in the Arab world have been remarkably stable; although leaders have relied on their militaries to retain power, coups have become virtually non-existent. This paper analyzes the methods that leaders use to 'control' their militaries, and highlights the price paid in conventional capabilities. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Tables Glossary Introduction Chapter 1 The Stability of Arab Regimes Chapter 2 Maintaining Power Expanding a Regime's Social Base Servicing the Military Constituency Stacking the Deck Managing the Military Chapter 3 Political Control and Military Capabilities Instruments of Political Control Sources of Reform Chapter 4 Challenges to Stability: Leadership Succession Syria Egypt Jordan Regional Implications Conclusion Appendix Extracts from the Constitutions of Egypt, Jordan and Syria Notes