Political Cultures Endure After States Fall
The United States has long sought to export its system of liberal democracy abroad. In places where military juntas and dictators have risen – and […] More
Regime Change
What to Know the ‘Day After’ Overthrowing a Government
The concept of regime change – toppling a hostile or distasteful foreign government and replacing it with a friendly one – has long tantalized U.S. […] More
How to Get Regime Change Right
The U.S. has had mixed experiences attempting to establish governance, security, public services, economic activity, and political processes after the violent breakdown of a foreign […] More
‘We Might Succeed at Regime Change, but We Almost Always Fail after the Fact’
The United States has long sought to export its system of liberal democracy abroad. In places where military juntas and dictators have risen – and […] More
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When it Comes to Overthrowing Governments, What Does the Law Allow?
Regime change has recently come up in media reports about North Korea on a frequent basis, but what does the term mean from a legal […] More
Regime Change: What Is It Good For?
It is easy to see why regime change could be appealing to foreign policymakers. Why bother to persuade, bribe, or threaten a defiant foreign country […] More