+A coup is a swift, often violent, seizure of [Power](/wiki/power) within a [State](/wiki/state). It represents an abrupt, illegal overthrow of a ruling government, typically orchestrated by a small faction, often the [Military](/wiki/military).
+## See also
+- [Revolution](/wiki/revolution)
+- [Politics](/wiki/politics)
+- [Regime Change](/wiki/regime_change)
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