Mightier Than the Sword
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Mightier Than the Sword, by Alice Friend, examines the principles and practices that make civilian control of the military legitimate and effective in contemporary democracies.
The book analyzes historical and institutional mechanisms that ensure military subordination to civilian authority while preserving military effectiveness.
It addresses challenges posed by political polarization, institutional bias, and evolving security environments.
Through case studies and normative argument, the author proposes ways civilians and military leaders can better cooperate while maintaining democratic accountability.
The work contributes to debates on civil-military relations, oversight, and the health of democratic institutions.
The book analyzes historical and institutional mechanisms that ensure military subordination to civilian authority while preserving military effectiveness.
It addresses challenges posed by political polarization, institutional bias, and evolving security environments.
Through case studies and normative argument, the author proposes ways civilians and military leaders can better cooperate while maintaining democratic accountability.
The work contributes to debates on civil-military relations, oversight, and the health of democratic institutions.
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