Ruling But Not Governing highlights the critical role that the
military plays in the stability of the Egyptian, Algerian, and,
until recently, Turkish political systems. This in-depth study
demonstrates that while the soldiers and materiel of Middle Eastern
militaries form the obvious outer perimeter of regime protection,
it is actually the less apparent, multilayered institutional
legacies of military domination that play the decisive role in
regime maintenance.
Steven A. Cook uncovers the complex and nuanced character of the
military's interest in maintaining a facade of democracy. He
explores how an authoritarian elite hijack seemingly democratic
practices such as elections, multiparty politics, and a relatively
freer press as part of a strategy to ensure the durability of
authoritarian systems.
Using Turkey's recent reforms as a point of departure, the study
also explores ways external political actors can improve the
likelihood of political change in Egypt and Algeria. Ruling But Not
Governing provides valuable insight into the political dynamics
that perpetuate authoritarian regimes and offers novel ways to
promote democratic change.
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