Military Intervention as a Means of Dealing with Dictatorship: The Zimbabwean Experience

Jeffrey Kurebwa; Anna Rudo Motsi

Military Intervention as a Means of Dealing with Dictatorship: The Zimbabwean Experience

Jeffrey Kurebwa * § BSC (HONS) ADMINISTRATION, MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, PHD PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

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§ Bindura University of Science Education

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The purpose of the study was to understand the effectiveness of a military intervention in dealing with dictatorship. Qualitative methodology was used. A case study approach was used to explore findings in Zimbabwe. Key informant interviews and semi-structured interviews were used as data collection methods. The results showed that there was a degree of democracy that is currently enjoyed after the ousting of the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe. Harmonized elections held on 31 July 2018 were less violent, international observers were invited to observe and the opposition parties campaigned in areas traditionally regarded as ZANU PF strongholds. Results also showed that the military intervention was indeed constitutional as it was carried out observing the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Findings of the study also showed the link between democracy and military intervention. Recommendations proffered include formulating legislations that limit Presidential powers and for the President to account to Parliament. There is need to effect laws that govern the role of the military in civilian matters, so as to avoid another military intervention.

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Jeffrey Kurebwa, Anna Rudo Motsi. 2020. "Military Intervention as a Means of Dealing with Dictatorship: The Zimbabwean Experience". Global Journal of Human-Social Science - F: Political Science GJHSS-F Volume 20 (GJHSS Volume 20 Issue F2).

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Submission ReceivedDecember 10, 2019
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