The book explores civil–military relations in Asia, arguing that they should be examined under the concept of 'Asian military evolutions' to adapt standard Western-derived frameworks to local circumstances. It reveals how this has led to creative fusions and novel changes in making civil–military relations an asset to furthering national security objectives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 366 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Civil–military relations in Asia are explored in this book, which includes chapters on specific nations in the area. It offers a thorough examination of the range of contemporary Asian practices under conditions of limited democracy, soft authoritarianism, or complete totalitarianism. The book contends that civil–military relations in Asia should be studied under the concept of "Asian military evolutions" through its analysis. It demonstrates that while Asian militaries have attempted to incorporate standard, Western-derived frameworks of civil–military relations, it has been necessary to adapt such frameworks to suit local circumstances. The book reveals how this has in turn led to creative fusions and novel changes in making civil–military relations an asset to furthering national security objectives.

Civil–Military Relations in Asia

This book explores civil–military relations in Asia, providing a comprehensive account of the range of contemporary Asian practices under conditions of abridged democracy, soft authoritarianism, or complete totalitarianism. Through its analysis, the book argues that civil–military relations in Asia ought to be examined under the concept of 'Asian military evolutions.' It demonstrates that while Asian militaries have tried to incorporate standard, Western-derived frameworks of civil–military relations, it has been necessary to adapt such frameworks to suit local circumstances. The book reveals how this has in turn led to creative fusions and novel changes in making civil–military relations an asset to furthering national security objectives.

Civil–Military Relations in Asia

This book explores civil–military relations in Asia, providing a comprehensive account of the range of contemporary Asian practices under conditions of abridged democracy, soft authoritarianism, or complete totalitarianism. Through its analysis, the book argues that civil–military relations in Asia ought to be examined under the concept of 'Asian military evolutions.' It demonstrates that while Asian militaries have tried to incorporate standard, Western-derived frameworks of civil–military relations, it has been necessary to adapt such frameworks to suit local circumstances. The book reveals how this has in turn led to creative fusions and novel changes in making civil–military relations an asset to furthering national security objectives.

Civil–Military Relations in Asia

This book explores civil–military relations in Asia, providing a comprehensive account of the range of contemporary Asian practices under conditions of abridged democracy, soft authoritarianism, or complete totalitarianism. Through its analysis, the book argues that civil–military relations in Asia ought to be examined under the concept of 'Asian military evolutions.' It demonstrates that while Asian militaries have tried to incorporate standard, Western-derived frameworks of civil–military relations, it has been necessary to adapt such frameworks to suit local circumstances. The book reveals how this has in turn led to creative fusions and novel changes in making civil–military relations an asset to furthering national security objectives.

Weight: 696g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529229318