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What is a military régime
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A military régime, often referred to as a military government or military rule, is a form of governance in which the military exerts significant control over the political system and government operations. This can occur after a military coup d'état, where military leaders seize power from a civilian government, or during times of war or national emergency.
In a military régime, civilian political institutions may be suspended or dissolved, and military officials typically hold key governmental positions. Governance is often characterized by the following features:
1. **Suspension of Civil Liberties:** Rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, and the press may be limited or completely curtailed.
2. **Martial Law:** The military may impose martial law, allowing military authorities to enforce laws and maintain order, often leading to increased arrests and detentions.
3. **Control of Political Processes:** Elections may be postponed, and political parties may be banned, limiting democratic processes.
4. **Use of Coercion:** Military régimes often employ force or intimidation to suppress dissent and maintain control.
5. **Focused on Stability and Security:** Military leaders might justify their rule as necessary for restoring order, stability, or national security.
Military régimes have been established in various countries throughout history and can range from authoritarian rule to more complex forms of governance, sometimes evolving or transitioning back to civilian rule under certain conditions.
In a military régime, civilian political institutions may be suspended or dissolved, and military officials typically hold key governmental positions. Governance is often characterized by the following features:
1. **Suspension of Civil Liberties:** Rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, and the press may be limited or completely curtailed.
2. **Martial Law:** The military may impose martial law, allowing military authorities to enforce laws and maintain order, often leading to increased arrests and detentions.
3. **Control of Political Processes:** Elections may be postponed, and political parties may be banned, limiting democratic processes.
4. **Use of Coercion:** Military régimes often employ force or intimidation to suppress dissent and maintain control.
5. **Focused on Stability and Security:** Military leaders might justify their rule as necessary for restoring order, stability, or national security.
Military régimes have been established in various countries throughout history and can range from authoritarian rule to more complex forms of governance, sometimes evolving or transitioning back to civilian rule under certain conditions.
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