Analysis – Where are Russia’s top generals? Rumours swirl after mercenary mutiny
London, UK Reuters Russia’s most senior generals have dropped out of public view after a failed mercenary mutiny aimed at toppling the top military brass, amid a drive by President Vladimir Putin to reassert his authority. Unconfirmed reports say that at least one person has been detained and is being questioned. Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
Essay: Myanmar coup – how the military has held onto power for 60 years
In an article first published on The Conversation, MICHAEL W CHARNEY, professor of Asian and military history at SOAS, University of London, says military control of the rovernment in Myanmar is nothing new…