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Mutiny in Africa, 1950–2018

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  • Rebecca Schiel

    (University of Central Florida & Chr. Michelsen Institute, USA)

  • Jonathan Powell

    (University of Central Florida, USA)

  • Christopher Faulkner

    (Centre College, USA)

Abstract

The majority of literature on civil–military relations has focused on coups d’état. Yet, studying lesser forms of military insubordination can offer valuable insight into the true condition of states’ civil–military relations. This paper introduces a data collection effort on mutinies across Africa from 1950 to 2018, revealing several interesting trends. First, most African countries have experienced mutinies, with these events increasing in frequency in the post-Cold War period. Second, while mutinies rarely escalate into coups, they are associated with an increased likelihood of coups in the future. This dataset provides a useful tool to explore the complexity of states’ civil–military relations.

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  • Rebecca Schiel & Jonathan Powell & Christopher Faulkner, 2021. "Mutiny in Africa, 1950–2018," Conflict Management and Peace Science, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 38(4), pages 481-499, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:compsc:v:38:y:2021:i:4:p:481-499
    DOI: 10.1177/0738894220934882
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