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Political and Military Sociology, an Annual Review
Volume 44, Democracy, Security, and Armed Forces
Overview
The latest volume of the Political and Military Sociology annual review features empirical research on topics that focus on security, military training, culture, and the challenges of bureaucracy, law, and violence in democracies. The articles cover an impressive geographic range from Europe to Africa and to the Middle East.
Threats to Democratic Polities
Two essays address threats to democratic polities by corrupt governmental and legal institutions and by electoral violence and intimidation. The first argues that a culture of "dualism" in Greece helps produce problems. The second analyzes the power of military student fraternities in Nigeria, arguing that democracy is threatened by these organizations.
Security and Military Challenges in Iraq
Two contributors then address the security and military challenges in Iraq. The first argues that successful military advisors must play dual roles as both peacekeeper-diplomats and warriors. The second poses that Iraqi government policies privileging the Shia population have alienated other groups and helped support groups such as ISIS.
Military Life in Zimbabwe
The final essay analyzes the acculturation of new soldiers to Zimbabwean military life through the training experiences of recruits.
Book Reviews
The volume also includes reviews of recent books on military and security matters.
