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The absent dialogue : politicians, bureaucrats, and the military in India /

Civilian control over the military is widely hailed as among the biggest successes of India's democracy. This is a rarity, especially among postcolonial states, and is rightfully celebrated. But has this come at a cost? 'The Absent Dialogue' argues that the pattern of civil-military r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mukherjee, Anit (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Series:Modern South Asia series.
Subjects:
Civil-military relations > India.
India > History, Military.
India > Politics and government.
Relations pouvoir civil-pouvoir militaire > Inde.
Inde > Politique et gouvernement.
Comparative Politics.
POLITICAL SCIENCE.
International Relations.
Intelligence & Espionage.
Civil-military relations
Politics and government
India
Electronic books.
Military history
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Civilian control over the military is widely hailed as among the biggest successes of India's democracy. This is a rarity, especially among postcolonial states, and is rightfully celebrated. But has this come at a cost? 'The Absent Dialogue' argues that the pattern of civil-military relations in India has hampered its military effectiveness.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190069223 (ebook)
0190069228 (ebook)