...Paul Chambers Military-run business activities can turn into an unrestrained form of parasitic capitalism, preying on national economies. The militaries of Thailand and Myanmar have evolved as predatory “khaki capitalist” institutions. Thailand’s military, deriving its legitimacy as guardian...

...Adam Isacson At a time when few traditional armed conflicts are under way, internal threats continue to anchor the missions of most Latin American and Caribbean militaries. Hugo Chávez militaries Latin America arms race Brazil Venezuela Chile Mexico Colombia Álvaro Uribe © 2011...