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In what's been called a "Friday night massacre" at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump removed six top generals or admirals ...
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What happens when leaders have loyalists in charge of men with guns: Lessons for the US from Nicaragua, Syria and other authoritarian countries
Repressing dissent – and democracy When leaders put loyalists in charge of the men with guns, it becomes easier to repress opposition from citizens, political figures and any dissenting military ...