Weber's Monopoly on Violence
Definition of the state holding legitimate force
Episodes
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#5236: Who Gets to Hold the Gun? Three Models of State ForceIsrael arms citizens for "distributed security," the U.S. treats guns as a right, Japan denies 90% of applicants. Three answers to one question. -
#4557: Who Really Owns the Monopoly on Force?Two armed institutions, one state. How the US and Israel draw the line between military and police power.