Coup-proofing strategies in counter-revolutionary regimes: Egypt since 2013
Abdel-Fattah Mady
Abstract:This paper examines the strategies used by the Egyptian counter-revolutionary regime to maintain control over the armed forces and analyzes their impact on power dynamics and decision-making. The president employs a three-track strategy, focusing on preventing military coups, avoiding popular uprisings, and obstructing external support for regime change. While coup-proofing measures offer benefits in terms of ensuring the military's allegiance, the concessions granted to the military in return reinforced its a… Show more
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