Presidents, politics, and military strategy: Electoral constraints during the Iraq War by Payne, A

“…How do electoral politics affect presidential decisionmaking in war? As both commander in chief and elected officeholder, presidents must inevitably balance competing objectives of the national interest and political survival when assessing alternative military strategies in war. …”

In search of Nelson’s spy: a research case study by Reay, J

“…In the summer of 1803 Admiral Lord Nelson arrived on the coast of Catalonia as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Navy's Mediterranean Fleet. …”

Ideology, civilian authority and the Zimbabwean military by Tendi, M

“…Be that as it may, Mugabe retains effective control of military elites for a variety of reasons, namely power derived from his status as ZDF commander in chief and his high position in ZANU(PF)'s 1970s nationalist hierarchy; his shrewd use of prebends to maintain loyalty; and the staunch ideological commitment of sections of the military elite to ZANU(PF).…”

New military culture of the mid-Ming literati: its origins, development, and legacy by Wong, CKH

“…Spearheaded by the literati, this new military culture was a result of the increasing militarisation of the civil officials vis-à-vis the demilitarisation of the Ming emperors after the Tumu incident when the emperor-led Ming army was routed and the commander in chief was abducted by the Mongols. This thesis deals with this new military culture by examining it from three angles. …”

Bargaining with the military: how presidents manage the political costs of civilian control by Payne, A

“…In an era of increased politicization of the military, there are powerful disincentives for commanders-in-chief to challenge the preferences of the senior military leadership. …”

All about politics: the American electoral cycle and decision-making in war by Payne, A

“…<p>How does electoral politics affect presidential decision-making in war? As both Commanders-in-Chief and elected officeholders, American presidents must balance the national interest with their often competing interest in political survival when assessing alternative strategies in war. …”