At the time of independence, in many countries the armed forces represented the only real national institution.

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This is true for many newly independent countries, where the armed forces were often the only institution with a sense of national identity and cohesion. This was due to colonialism and the lack of development of other institutions such as political parties, civil society organizations, and the media during the colonial period.

At the Time of Independence, in Many Countries the Armed