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LessWrong (Curated & Popular)“Power Lies Trembling: a three-book review” by Richard_NgoIn a previous book review I described exclusive nightclubs as the particle colliders of sociology—places where you can reliably observe extreme forces collide. If so, military coups are the supernovae of sociology. They’re huge, rare, sudden events that, if studied carefully, provide deep insight about what lies underneath the veneer of normality around us.That's the conclusion I take away from Naunihal Singh's book Seizing Power: the Strategic Logic of Military Coups. It's not a conclusion that Singh himself draws: his book is careful and academic (though much more readable than most academic books). His analysis focu...2025-02-2627 min
Civil-Military Relations Archives - War Room - U.S. Army War CollegeCOUPS & CONSEQUENCES: CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN CRISISThe recent surge of coups d'etat in Africa holds significant implications for U.S. foreign policy. Dr. Naunihal Singh, author of "Seizing Power: The Strategic Logic of Military Coups," joins host Carrie Lee to discuss his extensive research on this topic. They explore the definition and historical context of coups, examining the intricate dynamics involved. Dr. Singh's insights, particularly on the role of mid-grade military officers, offer a unique perspective on this complex issue, crucial for those interested in civil-military relations and the future of democracy.
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Democracy ParadoxAdam Casey on How Military Aid Can Stabilize and Destabilize Foreign AutocratsWe thought we were strengthening the militaries in the Cold War. In fact, the political effects of those strengthened militaries ended up leading to a longer-term deterioration and instability.Adam CaseyAccess Episodes Ad-Free on PatreonMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.Proudly sponsored by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Learn more at https://kellogg.nd.eduSponsored by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Learn more at https://carnegieendowment.orgA full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Adam E. Casey...2024-04-0251 min
The DebriefEpisode 9: AfricaSynopsis:The African continent is often viewed through the prism of humanitarian crises, a region defined by famines and pandemics. This approach ignores Africa’s critical importance to the global economy, especially in the transition to “green” technologies; its role as an interconnector between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific basins; its role as part of the rise of the Global South in the 21st century. Dr. Naunihal Singh lays out a new strategic approach for the United States to the continent grounded in Africa’s importance for achieving its national security objectives.About the Speaker:Profes...2024-03-1938 min
The Lawfare PodcastMuch Ado About Coups with Naunihal SinghOn August 30, soldiers and high-ranking officers of the Armed Forces of Gabon seized control of government buildings and communication channels in the capital city of Libreville, detaining Gabon’s President Ali Bongo in his residence and declaring an end to the Bongo family’s 56-year rule. It was a coup—one of nine in the last three years in West and Central Africa, including in Niger just one month prior. Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien spoke with Naunihal Singh, author of the book “Seizing Power: The Strategic Logic of Military Coups,” to discuss the spate of coups in the region...2023-09-1344 min
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionMuch Ado About Coups with Naunihal SinghOn August 30, soldiers and high-ranking officers of the Armed Forces of Gabon seized control of government buildings and communication channels in the capital city of Libreville, detaining Gabon’s President Ali Bongo in his residence and declaring an end to the Bongo family’s 56-year rule. It was a coup—one of nine in the last three years in West and Central Africa, including in Niger just one month prior. Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien spoke with Naunihal Singh, author of the book “Seizing Power: The Strategic Logic of Military Coups,” to discuss the spate of coups in the region...2023-09-1344 min
Sea PowerEpisode 6: Maritime Competition in African WatersGuests Kamal-Deen Ali and Naunihal Singh discuss their China Maritime Reports and the forthcoming chapters in a CMSI volume of open-source analysis on China’s cross-strait amphibious capability, doctrine, and planning.Guests:Dr. CAPT Kamal-Deen Ali (Ghana Navy, ret.)Bio: Kamal-Deen Ali, PhD is founding member and Executive Director/Team Lead of the Centre for Maritime Law and Security and a senior lecturer at the University of Professional Studdies – Accrah. He was formerly the Director of Research at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College. He served in the Ghana Navy for twenty ye...2023-07-0448 minDemocracy ParadoxNaunihal Singh on the Myth of the Coup ContagionSometimes I found people who I was talking to and their coup happened after an elected leader became less democratic. They could very convincingly tell me that their coup was in response to those actions. Then I'd find out that they started plotting the coup years in advance or entertaining it when the situation was very different.Naunihal SinghBecome a Patron!Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Naunihal Singh is associate professor in the Department of National Security...2022-11-2941 min
Ufahamu AfricaBonus: A rerun of our conversation with Naunihal Singh about coupsThis week's episode is a rerun of a conversation we had with coup expert Naunihal Singh, inspired by his recent tweets about another coup attempt in Burkina Faso.In this conversation from April 2022, Singh breaks down what coups are, shares how he began studying them, and what we should know about what was happening on the continent at the time.Books, Links, & ArticlesSeizing Power: The Strategic Logic of Military Coups by Naunihal SinghBorn in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War by Howard...2022-10-0150 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 138: A conversation with fellows Soinato Leboo and Gretchen Walch about foreignness and Kenyan identitiesSoinato Leboo and Gretchen Walch are our next fellows! In this episode, they talk to four friends and acquaintances about their experiences of both belonging and otherness in Kenya. Each of their perspectives were unique, but converged in their hopes for Kenya’s future. In the news wrap, Kim and Rachel talk about healthcare and a new hospital funded by Bismack Biyombo, the Kenyan political elections, and more. Books, Links, & Articles"Suns' Bismack Biyombo Donating Entire 2022 Salary to Build Hospital in Democratic Republic of the Congo""The Congolese NBA Veteran Whose Heart and...2022-03-2642 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 134: A conversation with Emmanuel Balogun about how to fight coupsHow can ECOWAS and the African Union combat ongoing coups in Mali and Burkina Faso? We spoke with international relations scholar Emmanuel Balogun about the tools that ECOWAS and the AU have at their disposal to fight coups and about the obstacles the intergovernmental agencies will face in trying to use them.Books, Links, & ArticlesEmmanuel BalogunWorldmaking after Empire: The Rise and Fall of Self-Determination by Adom GetachewBorn in Blackness: Africa, Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War by Howard W French Neither Settler nor Native: The Making a...2022-02-1245 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 133: A conversation with Naunihal Singh about coupsCoups are on our minds this week, especially with recent events in Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau. Kim and Rachel talk about their own views on "coup contagion" and how their perspectives have changed over time. Then, Kim talks to coup expert Naunihal Singh, who breaks down what coups are, shares how he began studying them, and what we should know about what's happening on the continent now. Books, Links, & ArticlesSeizing Power: The Strategic Logic of Military Coups by Naunihal Singh"Burkina Faso's Coup Makers Capitalized on Wider Grievances within Ranks" by...2022-02-051h 12
Parishkar CollegeParishkar KulGeetHum Seekhenge..Hum Jeetenge.. Hum Har Manzil Ko Payenge
Hum Parishkar ke arjun hain.. Hum chiriyan ki aankh ko bhedenge..
Hum Krishna Sudama, eklavya, Hum hi Gargi Maitreyi..
Parishkar ke naunihal hum sara aasman jeetenge
Hum Seekhenge..Hum Jeetenge.. Hum Har Manzil Ko Payenge2021-08-1601 min
Conversation SixNaunihal Singh and Jeremy TeigenNaunihal Singh and Jeremy Teigen on the partisan use of the National Guard by Governors2021-06-3006 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 100: A conversation with Siba Grovogui about race and racism in international relations (French)Happy #100EpisodesOfUfahamu! For our 100th episode, Rachel interviews Siba Grovogui about race and racism in international relations. You can listen to the interview in English or French! Kim and Rachel talk about Zambia's COVID response, a crisis in Ethiopia, and the passing of Jerry Rawlings. We also announce our Ufahamu Africa essay competition. Submit a one-page essay reflecting on a topic of your choice within the broad scope of life and politics in African politics to win some podcast swag or a chance to read your essay on a future episode.Books, Links, & Articles2020-11-2152 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 100: A conversation with Siba Grovogui about race and racism in international relationsHappy #100EpisodesOfUfahamu! For our 100th episode, Rachel interviews Siba Grovogui about race and racism in international relations. You can listen to the interview in English or French! Kim and Rachel talk about Zambia's COVID response, a crisis in Ethiopia, and the passing of Jerry Rawlings. We also announce our Ufahamu Africa essay competition. Submit a one-page essay reflecting on a topic of your choice within the broad scope of life and politics in African politics to win some podcast swag or a chance to read your essay on a future episode.Books, Links, & Articles2020-11-2153 min
Into AfricaUpdating the Coup PlaybookHow do coup d'etats unfold in sub-Saharan Africa? Host Judd Devermont (CSIS Africa Program Director) sits down with experts Naunihal Singh (Naval War College), Max Siollun (Nigerian historian and author), and Alexis Arieff (Congressional Research Service) to discuss the political and intra-military dynamics that shape coups on the continent, and debate the impacts of technology on future military takeovers. First up, guests size up DRC President Felix Tshisekedi's first 100 days in office and weigh the significance of Mauritania's upcoming presidential election.2019-05-3035 minInto AfricaUpdating the Coup PlaybookHow do coup d'etats unfold in sub-Saharan Africa? Host Judd Devermont (CSIS Africa Program Director) sits down with experts Naunihal Singh (Naval War College), Max Siollun (Nigerian historian and author), and Alexis Arieff (Congressional Research Service) to discuss the political and intra-military dynamics that shape coups on the continent, and debate the impacts of technology on future military takeovers. First up, guests size up DRC President Felix Tshisekedi's first 100 days in office and weigh the significance of Mauritania's upcoming presidential election.2019-05-3035 min
Ufahamu AfricaFrom the vault: On Namibia’s genocide with Dr. Kavemuii Murangi (Ep.12)We have to postpone this week's episode due to illness. BUT -- we're sharing one of our earlier episodes as it relates to a new discovery. There was news this week that the American Museum of Natural History in New York is thought to be holding remains of victims of genocide in what was then known as South-West Africa and is today Namibia. From the report:Barnabas Veraa Katuuo of the Association of The Ovaherero Genocide said two of the eight human remains in the museum identified as from Namibia were probably those of people who died in...2017-09-1622 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 12: A conversation with Dr. Kavemuii Murangi on the Namibian genocide and reparationsIn this week's podcast, we speak with Dr. Kavemuii Murangi, a Namibian-born educator currently residing in the United States. He is a descendant of the victims of the Ovaherero genocide of 1904-1908 (his great-great grandfather died in 1904 during the genocide war) and co-founder of the U.S.-based OvaHerero, Mbanderu and Nama Genocides Institute.For background on the genocide, you may want to read this piece I co-authored with Naunihal Singh two years ago, when the Pope incorrectly referred to the Armenian genocide as the first genocide of the 20th century (he must have forgot the systematic...2017-04-0122 min