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The Importance of Separating Military and Elections
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49:06 - 53:18 (04:11)

The founders of the United States ensured that the military had no role in elections because they recognized the potential danger. A historical example of this is seen in France's opposition to Abdel Kareem establishing a Republic in Morocco after World War I due to their desire to maintain control over Africa.

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The founders of the US strongly believed in the separation of the military and politics.
49:06 - 50:25 (01:18)
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US Military
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The founders of the US strongly believed in the separation of the military and politics. This belief was reinforced during the end of Trump's presidency, where the military made statements about their non-involvement in politics.

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The Importance of Separating Military and Elections
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - The Birth of Spanish Fascism, Part 1
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
After the battle of Annual, Abdel Kareem and his followers established a Republic in Morocco causing displeasure among the French who had just fought a whole war over national self-determination.
50:25 - 52:25 (01:59)
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Morocco
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After the battle of Annual, Abdel Kareem and his followers established a Republic in Morocco causing displeasure among the French who had just fought a whole war over national self-determination.

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The Importance of Separating Military and Elections
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - The Birth of Spanish Fascism, Part 1
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
France and Spain join forces to crush the Rif rebels in Morocco, with Marshall Patain leading the French side.
52:25 - 53:18 (00:53)
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Rif War
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France and Spain join forces to crush the Rif rebels in Morocco, with Marshall Patain leading the French side. Some fear that news of a non-European Republic would lead to rejection of European leadership in Morocco.

Chapter
The Importance of Separating Military and Elections
Episode
Behind the Insurrections - The Birth of Spanish Fascism, Part 1
Podcast
Behind the Bastards