| ID | 194783 |
| Title Proper | Civil–Military Relations and Education of Military Elites in Türkiye |
| Other Title Information | Lessons Learned From the Past |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ateş, Barış |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyzes the relationship between civil–military relations and professional military education (PME) in Türkiye before the 2016 coup attempt. Its main argument is that an effective PME system could not be realized due to the problematic nature of civil–military relations. The dominant role of the military in politics turned PME into a domain reserved solely for soldiers; however, this autonomy did not help the officer corps to create an effective PME system. Based on historical analyses, this article concludes that civil–military cooperation is necessary for developing a successful PME system, and it endorses Mukherjee’s integrated model. Moreover, it shows that civil–military cooperation for the development of PME is a requirement regardless of the nature of civil–military relations. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 50, No.1; Jan 2024: p.253-273 |
| Key Words | Professional Military Education ; Military Effectiveness ; Turkish Military ; Civil–Military Relations ; Coups and Conflicts |