Seizing Power: The Strategic Logic of Military Coups

Focusing on the dynamics of military factions, this book presents a new theory on coup outcomes based on extensive interviews and a comprehensive dataset of 471 coup attempts from 1950 to 2000. It highlights the significant role coups play in regime changes and the overthrow of democratic governments, while addressing the lack of empirical research in this area. Naunihal Singh provides a thorough evaluation, emphasizing that insights into military faction behavior are crucial for predicting coup success or failure.