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This book explores the unique relationship between covert action and leader survival. Specifically, how leadership styles and personality traits influence this relationship. The life of a ruler is ephemeral. For those who are lucky, their exit from office is through retirement or old age. For most, their tenure is short, often ending through violent means. The overthrow of rulers by their rivals is a common theme throughout world history, and the strategy remains a popular choice in contemporary warfare. However, despite the frequency of regime change, very little is discussed in international relations about covert regime change and its effects on leader survival.



Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

1. Methodology

2. Tehran, Iran, 1952–1953

3. Guatemala, 1953–1954

4. Indonesia, 1955–1958

5. Dominican Republic, 1959–1961

6. Leopoldville (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1960–1961

7. Cuba, 1961–1962

8. Republic of Vietnam, May—November 1963

9. Chile, 1970–1973

10. Political Systems

11. Conclusion

Bibliography

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Predicting Leader Survival in Covert Operations

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      Publisher Lexington Books
      Published 25 February 2022
      ISBN-13 9781793641717
      978-1793641717
      ISBN-10 1793641714

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book explores the unique relationship between covert action and leader survival. Specifically, how leadership styles and personality traits influence this relationship. The life of a ruler is ephemeral. For those who are lucky, their exit from office is through retirement or old age. For most, their tenure is short, often ending through violent means. The overthrow of rulers by their rivals is a common theme throughout world history, and the strategy remains a popular choice in contemporary warfare. However, despite the frequency of regime change, very little is discussed in international relations about covert regime change and its effects on leader survival.



      Table of Contents

      Foreword

      Acknowledgments

      1. Methodology

      2. Tehran, Iran, 1952–1953

      3. Guatemala, 1953–1954

      4. Indonesia, 1955–1958

      5. Dominican Republic, 1959–1961

      6. Leopoldville (Kinshasa), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1960–1961

      7. Cuba, 1961–1962

      8. Republic of Vietnam, May—November 1963

      9. Chile, 1970–1973

      10. Political Systems

      11. Conclusion

      Bibliography

      About the Author

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