The Portuguese Military And The State : Rethinking Transitions In Europe And Latin America

Lawrence S. Graham focuses on the implications of the Portuguese case for understanding more fully broader, cross-national patterns in politics and governance, showing how the Portuguese case may constitute an alternative model especially for Latin America and Eastern Europe. 1. Rethinking The Breakdown Of Authoritarian Regimes In Southern Europe, Latin America, And Eastern Europe -- 2. The Military's Role In The Transition To A Democratic Portugal -- 3. Redefining The Role Of The Military In A Democratic Portugal -- 4. Problems Encountered In Assigning The Military A New Mission In A Consolidated Democracy -- 5. The Aftermath Of Civil-military Accord: Institutionalizing A Democratic Regime -- 6. Governance In Post-1974 Portugal: Difficulties In Reconstituting The State After Regime Collapse -- 7. Transitions In Eastern Europe And Latin America: The Implications Of The Portuguese Case. Lawrence S. Graham. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. An examination of the transitions in Europe and Latin America - with particular reference to Portugal.