The Barrel of the Gun Guiding Politics or Politics Guiding the Barrel of the Gun: On the Role of the Military During Political Transitions in Zimbabwe

• In Event: Uncertainty and Insecurity: Militaries, Militants and Politicians in Transition

Brief Overview

Zimbabwe's political transitions are military driven with the army also controlling the ruling party using mainly to extract compliance from both the government and citizens.

Author

• Everisto Benyera, University of South Africa