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Book Synopsis
Argues that US military elites play an exceptionally powerful role due to their extraordinary influence over policy process, outcome, and implementation. A silent coup of the guardians has occurred, and professionals and citizens need to ask what should be done rebalance US civil-military relations.

Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables

Acknowledgments

Disclaimer

List of Acronyms

Preface

Introduction

1. Military Elites and Praetorian Propensities

2. Genesis of the Guardians

3. The Scholarly Road Map

4. Military Elites as an Epistemic Community

5. The Role and Influence of Military Elites

6. Conclusions

Appendix A: Sample Population

Appendix B: Wave One

Appendix C: Wave Two

Appendix D: Interview Methodology

Appendix E: Military Elite Conceptual Attributes and Theoretical Implications

Appendix F: Analysis of the National Security Strategies of the United States

References

Index

Silent Coup of the Guardians The Influence of US

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      Publisher MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas
      Published 11/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780700633982
      978-0700633982
      ISBN-10 0700633987
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      Public administration / Public policy Special and elite forces

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Argues that US military elites play an exceptionally powerful role due to their extraordinary influence over policy process, outcome, and implementation. A silent coup of the guardians has occurred, and professionals and citizens need to ask what should be done rebalance US civil-military relations.

      Table of Contents

      List of Figures and Tables

      Acknowledgments

      Disclaimer

      List of Acronyms

      Preface

      Introduction

      1. Military Elites and Praetorian Propensities

      2. Genesis of the Guardians

      3. The Scholarly Road Map

      4. Military Elites as an Epistemic Community

      5. The Role and Influence of Military Elites

      6. Conclusions

      Appendix A: Sample Population

      Appendix B: Wave One

      Appendix C: Wave Two

      Appendix D: Interview Methodology

      Appendix E: Military Elite Conceptual Attributes and Theoretical Implications

      Appendix F: Analysis of the National Security Strategies of the United States

      References

      Index

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