TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1993//
TI  - Coup D'Etat Attempt in Trinidad: Its Causes and Failure
JO  - Armed forces and society
A1  - Collihan, KM
A1  - Danopoulos, CP
SP  - 435
EP  - 450
VL  - 19
IS  - 3
N2  - This article analyzes the factors and processes involved in the failed coup attempt in Trinidad and Tobago by the Jamaat Muslimeen in July 1990. After a brief overview of historical and economic development, the analysis finds a close relationship between export dependency and political stability. The article also documents that intraMuslim jealousies and religious fundamentalism contributed to the Muslimeen's decision to attempt a coup against the Robinson government. The group's small size, poor planning, and inability to enlist the support of other social groups, including the military, contributed to the coup's failure.     <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0095-327X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -