Uganda is frequently described as one of the most stable countries in East Africa. For nearly four decades, regular elections, economic growth figures, and strong regional security partnerships have reinforced that narrative.
The Myth of Stability examines the structure of political power in Uganda and the long-term institutional consequences of centralized rule. Kriss Namakola analyzes Ugandan politics from colonial state formation through independence, military regimes, and the consolidation of executive authority under prolonged leadership.
This study situates Uganda within broader discussions of African governance, post-colonial state design, authoritarian durability, civil-military relations, patronage systems, and democratic institutional development. It explores how political authority is organized, how institutions evolve under concentrated power, and how economic and administrative systems adapt over time.
Rather than focusing on personalities, the book concentrates on political structure: the civil service, the military, electoral processes, public finance, and the political economy of the modern Ugandan state.
As Uganda approaches an eventual leadership transition, questions of institutional resilience, regime continuity, and governance reform become central. This book offers a structured analysis for readers of African politics, East African history, political science, and comparative governance.
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Kriss Namakola is a published author, Political activist and an advocate of human rights and democracy. He is a survivor of political persecution who writes at the intersection of democratic responsibility and mass resistance. Born in Uganda, Namakola lived through the evolution of a modern dictatorship, witnessing firsthand how autocrats transition from crude violence to sophisticated systems of control.
Kriss later worked in Iraq, during the Global War on Terror. There, he gained an insider's understanding of International Politics, Special Operations, counter-insurgency (COIN), and modern warfare. Today, he applies these ideological frameworks to the fight for democracy. An active leader in the global diaspora, Namakola works with diverse advocacy groups to challenge authoritarianism. He is a frequent speaker on political theory, strategy, and resilience.
He currently lives in Dallas, Texas.
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Uganda is frequently described as one of the most stable countries in East Africa. For nearly four decades, regular elections, economic growth figures, and strong regional security partnerships have reinforced that narrative.The Myth of Stability examines the structure of political power in Uganda and the long-term institutional consequences of centralized rule. Kriss Namakola analyzes Ugandan politics from colonial state formation through independence, military regimes, and the consolidation of executive authority under prolonged leadership.This study situates Uganda within broader discussions of African governance, post-colonial state design, authoritarian durability, civil-military relations, patronage systems, and democratic institutional development. It explores how political authority is organized, how institutions evolve under concentrated power, and how economic and administrative systems adapt over time.Rather than focusing on personalities, the book concentrates on political structure: the civil service, the military, electoral processes, public finance, and the political economy of the modern Ugandan state.As Uganda approaches an eventual leadership transition, questions of institutional resilience, regime continuity, and governance reform become central. This book offers a structured analysis for readers of African politics, East African history, political science, and comparative governance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798224883578
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Uganda is frequently described as one of the most stable countries in East Africa. For nearly four decades, regular elections, economic growth figures, and strong regional security partnerships have reinforced that narrative.The Myth of Stability examines the structure of political power in Uganda and the long-term institutional consequences of centralized rule. Kriss Namakola analyzes Ugandan politics from colonial state formation through independence, military regimes, and the consolidation of executive authority under prolonged leadership.This study situates Uganda within broader discussions of African governance, post-colonial state design, authoritarian durability, civil-military relations, patronage systems, and democratic institutional development. It explores how political authority is organized, how institutions evolve under concentrated power, and how economic and administrative systems adapt over time.Rather than focusing on personalities, the book concentrates on political structure: the civil service, the military, electoral processes, public finance, and the political economy of the modern Ugandan state.As Uganda approaches an eventual leadership transition, questions of institutional resilience, regime continuity, and governance reform become central. This book offers a structured analysis for readers of African politics, East African history, political science, and comparative governance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798224883578
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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Uganda is frequently described as one of the most stable countries in East Africa. For nearly four decades, regular elections, economic growth figures, and strong regional security partnerships have reinforced that narrative.The Myth of Stability examines the structure of political power in Uganda and the long-term institutional consequences of centralized rule. Kriss Namakola analyzes Ugandan politics from colonial state formation through independence, military regimes, and the consolidation of executive authority under prolonged leadership.This study situates Uganda within broader discussions of African governance, post-colonial state design, authoritarian durability, civil-military relations, patronage systems, and democratic institutional development. It explores how political authority is organized, how institutions evolve under concentrated power, and how economic and administrative systems adapt over time.Rather than focusing on personalities, the book concentrates on political structure: the civil service, the military, electoral processes, public finance, and the political economy of the modern Ugandan state.As Uganda approaches an eventual leadership transition, questions of institutional resilience, regime continuity, and governance reform become central. This book offers a structured analysis for readers of African politics, East African history, political science, and comparative governance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798224883578
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