Coup Theories and Officers' Motives

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Focusing on an attempted military coup in Sri Lanka, the book offers a detailed case study based on interviews with twenty-three participants involved in the event. It explores how the motivations of military officers intertwine with the prevailing social and political landscape, providing unique insights into the factors that contribute to coup attempts. This firsthand evidence sheds light on the complexities of military behavior and the conditions that can lead to such drastic actions.