Description
Book SynopsisArgues 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 ContentsList 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
