Military coups and redemocratization in sub-Saharan Africa
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Military coup activities during military rule starts redemocratization processes, while a coup during civilian rule leads to the establishment of military government. The political developments of sub-Saharan African countries exemplify the phenomenon. The rise of democratic sentiment within the military plays significant roles in the democratization of sub-Saharan countries. The political aspirations of the military can be shaped through constitutional and professional reforms strengthening the democracy. Findings of the study on sub-Saharan countries' military regime are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 1995
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The effect of agricultural privatization on communist political legitimacy in Vietnam
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This article examines Vietnam's agricultural policies. The author, maintaining collectivization of agriculture created a stagnate economy, argues Vietnamese farmers preferred the payoffs of privatization and considered collectivization as politically illegitimate, resisting the state's policies and ending collectivization.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2003
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Rethinking government economic activism in sub-Saharan Africa: some contending issues of the privatization strategy
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Issues are presented concerning the level of government intervention in the economies of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The inefficiency of government and the benefits of privatization are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Third World Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 8755-3449
Year: 2001
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