What is it called when the military takes over a country?

A coup d’état (/ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ ( listen); French for “blow of state”), usually shortened to coup, (also known as an overthrow) is a seizure and removal of a government and its powers. Typically, it is an illegal, unconstitutional seizure of power by a political faction, military, or a dictator.

Which country has an army rule?

Military rule in Myanmar (also known as Burma) lasted from 1962 to 2011 and resumed in 2021. Myanmar gained its independence from the British Empire in 1948 under the Burmese Independence Army, as a democratic nation.

Which country has never been under foreign rule?

Many countries celebrate Independence Day to rejoice that they are no longer under colonial rule. Very few countries have never been either a colonizing power or become colonized. They include Saudi Arabia, Iran, Thailand, China, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Ethiopia.

How were the rulers of Myanmar elected *?

Myanmar is a unitary republic, with elected representatives at the national and, state or region levels. On the national level, the head of state, the President, is elected indirectly through an Electoral College. All elections are regulated by the Union Election Commission.

Is a military dictatorship possible in India?

Military dictatorships have been a common phenomenon in the post-colonial states of Asia and Africa, and in the 1950s and 1960s, a dictatorship in India was not an impossibility. In fact, while covering the 1967 general elections, The Times correspondent, Neville Maxwell, prophesied that these might well be the last elections ever in the country.

What was the role of the Indian Army in British rule?

In British India, the army enjoyed a prominent position in Indian life, and even played a role in policy matters. The Commander-in-Chief, was also the de facto Defence Minister, and was the second most powerful person in the hierarchy after the Viceroy himself.

Why has the Indian Army never tried to seize power?

The question why the Indian army never attempted to seize power has sometimes been attributed to the fact that it is a disciplined, highly professional army, steeped in proud 250-year old traditions inherited from the British.

What prevents a military takeover in the Indian system of democracy?

There is nothing in Indian system of democracy as per say that prevents a military takeover. It is easy in India for military to take over – if you get to crux of it. What prevents the military takeover is not the system of Indian democracy but the ‘Culture of Indian Democracy’.