The constitutional and legal status of the Hellenic Armed Forces and their interaction with the Hellenic Society
By: Theodoros C. Antonopoulos, John T. Yiazitzis
Contributors: Yiazitzis, John T.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) 
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 95
Description: Hellas was officially declared an independent State in 1828, after a seven-year struggle against the conquerors.      Despite the young age, however, she demonstrated a rich, and often turbulent, political life. The followed      pattern was not unique by itself: it reflected the parliamentary transformations that swept all over Europe during      the last three hundred years. Its uniqueness lies on the rapidity with which these transformations took place, until      the finalization of stable republican governance in 1974. What makes this Thesis interesting for the foreign      reader is the degree of influence exerted by the armed forces over the political developments. Covertly in the      beginning, but with ever increasing determination as the years passed, the armed forces assumed leading role      and even dominated the political scene. Inadequately institutionalized civilian control over the army and political      immaturity combined to form this behavioral pattern. By the beginning of the last quarter of the century,      however, it was realized that Hellas could not claim a reputable position among the community of civilized      nations unless by abolishing antiquated institutions. The 1975 Constitution, and the way civilian authorities      consolidated control over the armed forces, are textbook examples of a successful transition to a fully      developed democratic regime.
Notes: "December 1997."

Thesis advisor(s): Cynthia Levy.

Thesis (M.A. in National Security Affairs) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-94)

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Hellenic Air Force author.

dk/dk cc:9116 05/08/98.