The Routledge Handbook of Civil-Military Relations

The Routledge Handbook of Civil-Military Relations provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field,covering non-democratic,new democratic,and established democratic states. It offers a conceptual framework for analyzing strategies and is essential reading for students and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Civil-Military Relations, second edition, provides a comprehensive and internationally oriented exploration of the field of civil-military relations. The armed forces play a pivotal role in most societies, engaging in a diverse range of activities such as peacekeeping operations, law enforcement support, disaster response, counterterrorism efforts, and internal conflicts. While the existing literature on this subject primarily focuses on warfighting, this edition aims to address this limitation by offering a comprehensive comparative analysis and providing a conceptual framework for analyzing the implementation of strategies.

The handbook is structured into three main thematic parts:

Part I: Civil-Military Relations in Non-Democratic States and Illiberal Democracies explores the dynamics and challenges of civil-military relations in contexts where democracy is limited or absent. It examines the role of the military in shaping political outcomes, the influence of military institutions on civil society, and the implications of military interventions for human rights and democracy.

Part II: Civil-Military Relations in New Democracies focuses on the development and evolution of civil-military relations in emerging democracies. It examines the challenges and opportunities that these countries face in balancing the demands of civilian control and military professionalism, the role of the military in promoting stability and security, and the potential conflicts between military and civilian authorities.

Part III: Civil-Military Relations in Established Democracies examines the dynamics and challenges of civil-military relations in established democracies. It explores the role of the military in supporting democratic institutions, the influence of military culture on decision-making, and the challenges of managing military-civilian relations in times of peace and conflict.

This handbook is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners in the fields of civil-military relations, defense studies, war and conflict studies, international security, and IR in general. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the complex and multifaceted nature of civil-military relations, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise in different contexts. By drawing on ideas from key thinkers in the field, the handbook provides a conceptual framework for analyzing and understanding the dynamics of civil-military relations and their impact on global security and stability.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367540456
Edition number: 2 ed