The Perils of Democracy: How Armies Navigate the Shoals of Unstable Democracies
2025-05-25
This article explores the inherent flaws of democratic systems and their implications for the military. Using historical examples like the Hamas election in Gaza, the French Revolution, the rise of extremist parties in Lithuania, the Nazi seizure of power in Germany, and the Rwandan genocide, the author illustrates potential democratic crises: the election of anti-democratic governments, mob rule, the rise of extremism, abuse of emergency powers, and the oppression of minorities. The author argues that the US military must remain constitutionally loyal while being vigilant against these democratic pitfalls, avoiding entanglement in political disputes and upholding American democratic values.
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