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Revisiting Edward Luttwak’s Coup d'État: A Practical Handbook in the context of recent political upheaval in Gabon and the Sahel Region

In this article Professor Gerard Kamga examines the resurgence of military coups in Africa since 2020, particularly in the Sahel region and Gabon. He reflects on Edward Luttwak’s Coup d’État: A Practical Handbook, analyzing how his typology—revolutions, civil wars, and pronunciamientos—applies to recent events. and questions how accurately Luttwak’s theory captures Africa’s evolving political crises.

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