Filling in the Civ-Mil Gap Across the Americas

Authors

  • Christopher Teal Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59848/20.1207.HV6n2

Keywords:

civil-military relationship, democracy, security, populism, the Americas

Abstract

This article examines how civilian governments and their militaries across the Americas must confront increased security responsibilities and analyzes consequences to maintain a healthy Civil-Military relationship balance. As elected leaders in the region weigh addressing multiple social challenges, they must pay special attention to how their actions could upend Civil-Military progress and lead to destabilization of democracy if not handled correctly, especially with a rise in populism. Instituting and institutionalizing reforms can have a positive and lasting impact for the region and cement democratic control for years to come.

Author Biography

  • Christopher Teal

    A career diplomat with the U.S. State Department, Christopher Teal is currently on a faculty assignment at the IADC. He teaches graduate classes on diplomacy, human rights, military/civilian relations, and defense/security policy. Prof. Teal previously served as the Consul General at the U.S. Consulate in Nogales, Mexico. He oversaw programs on bilateral security, economic and trade promotion and cross-border exchanges between the United States and Mexico in the Sonora-Arizona region. His prior diplomatic assignments include: Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka; Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico; Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru and consular and press officer at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In Washington D.C. he also worked at the State Department’s Foreign Press Center. He has a B.A. from the University of Arkansas and an M.A. in political science from George Washington University.

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Published

2020-06-30

Issue

Vol. 6 (2020): Hemisferio Volume 6

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Teal, Christopher. 2020. “Filling in the Civ-Mil Gap Across the Americas”. Hemisferio Revista Del Colegio Interamericano De Defensa 6 (1): 32-54. https://doi.org/10.59848/20.1207.HV6n2.