Why do generals attempting to coup always storm the palace? What happens next? Why do ordinary soldiers follow them? Are they in on the plot?
In: Economics
Coups are like an extreme office takeover but on a national level. Here’s a simple breakdown:
1. **Plotting**: A group of people, usually military or political insiders, get fed up with the current leadership and secretly plan to take over.
2. **Action**: They strike swiftly, often targeting key locations like government buildings, military bases, and media stations to gain control quickly.
3. **Control**: If they succeed, they announce their victory, often declaring a new leader and trying to get the public and other officials on board.
4. **Stability**: The new leaders then work to solidify their power, dealing with any resistance and trying to get things back to normal—under their rule, of course.
It’s like flipping a board game, grabbing all the pieces, and trying to set it up again before anyone can stop you!
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