Observers were quick to call the events on 8 January in Brazil a coup attempt. But Jonathan Powell and Salah Ben Hammou caution against conflating coup advocacy with coup attempts. Authoritarianism scholars should also note that usage of the term 'coup' has historically varied
Associate Professor, School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs, University of Central Florida
Jonathan's research focuses primarily on the causes and consequences of political instability, especially in the context of Africa and the Middle East.
His recent work has appeared in outlets such as Africa Spectrum, African Affairs, and Armed Forces & Society.
