How do coups work?

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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?

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Coups often happen in countries where power is consolidated in a single ruler. Capture that office and you’ve effectively taken command of all the levers of power.

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