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  2. Undue military influence

Undue military influence

  • Military influence in politics
  • Undue military control
  • Military domination of civilian government

Nature

Military influence in political, social and economic spheres of national or international life may be direct, in the form of dictatorship, or less direct, in influencing the size of defence budgets or the orientation of foreign trade agreements and alignments. Foreign powers may give military aid to others which they wish to influence in political or economic matters.

Incidence

In 1993, elite army units were placed on red alert and the Chilean high command met several times in combat uniform to consider a list of complaints against President Patricio Aylwin's centre-left government, which which they, under General Pinochet who led the military coup, have uneasily coexisted since elected rule in 1990. One complaint from the leader of the main conservative party, criticized political pressure on his party by the military.

Claim

Undue military influence poses a grave threat to democratic governance and civil liberties. When military interests overshadow civilian authority, it undermines the very foundations of democracy, leading to authoritarianism and the erosion of public trust. This insidious power can manipulate policy decisions, divert resources from essential services, and stifle dissent. We must recognize and combat this pervasive issue to safeguard our freedoms and ensure that elected leaders, not military agendas, shape our nation's future.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

Undue military influence is often overstated and mischaracterized as a pressing issue. In reality, military leaders provide essential expertise and stability in governance, especially during crises. The notion that their influence undermines democracy ignores the complexities of national security. Instead of fearing military involvement, we should recognize their role in safeguarding our freedoms. Focusing on this so-called problem distracts from more pressing societal issues, such as economic inequality and healthcare access.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Militarism
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Aggravates

Foreign control
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Martial law
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Strategy

Value

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Communication » Influencing
  • Cybernetics » Control
  • Defence » Military
  • Government » Citizenship
  • Government » Government
  • Government » Politics
  • Societal problems » Imbalances
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    D3385
    DOCID
    11433850
    D7NID
    142582
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020