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This chapter integrates the literatures on systems of government and civil–military relations to investigate the correlates of cabinet militarization in democratic regimes. It begins by highlighting the importance of cabinet selection patterns for both literatures. We review existing theories and propose hypotheses linking executive types, leader extremism, and party system institutionalization to cabinet militarization. Using updated cross-national data, the chapter conducts a comprehensive econometric analysis, revealing that presidentialism and extremist leaders are significantly associated with higher levels of cabinet militarization. Additionally, the study finds that strong party systems mitigate this trend.

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Presidents, Party Systems, and the Barracks: Cross-National Drivers of Cabinet Militarization

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    2025年

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  • Octavio Amorim Neto,
  • Igor Acácio

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This chapter integrates the literatures on systems of government and civil–military relations to investigate the correlates of cabinet militarization in democratic regimes. It begins by highlighting the importance of cabinet selection patterns for both literatures. We review existing theories and propose hypotheses linking executive types, leader extremism, and party system institutionalization to cabinet militarization. Using updated cross-national data, the chapter conducts a comprehensive econometric analysis, revealing that presidentialism and extremist leaders are significantly associated with higher levels of cabinet militarization. Additionally, the study finds that strong party systems mitigate this trend.