Civil supremacy of the military in Namibia : an evolutionary perspective

The aim of this dissertation is to analyse the phenomenon of civil supremacy, and in particular how it evolves and is sustained over time. A theoretical case study of Namibia will be undertaken to achieve this objective, with three traditions of civil supremacy, namely colonial, revolutionary/insurgent and democratic (as well as the relevant mechanisms and techniques), being the focus. This dissertation seeks to determine how these traditions emerge and develop over time. Basically, civil supremacy rests on a set of ideas, institutions and behaviours. Together these practices limit the possibility of excessive military intervention in political affairs and provide a system that endows civilian officials with the authority and the machinery to exercise supremacy in military affairs.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Political Studies

Year dc:date.issued

1998

Author dc:creator

• Lamb, Guy

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Seegers, Annette

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9552

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/9552