Opening remarks: The civil-military equation favours the civilians
This week, Pakistan will pass a milestone in the gradual process of consolidating civilian democracy. For the first time in the nation’s history, voters will elect a new government to succeed a...
View ArticlePakistan elections: Tweedledum & Tweedledee
Thank God I am many things but not a political pundit. That species grows on trees and bushes in present-day Pakistan. Another election is on its way – and as some cynics put it, and so is more...
View ArticleRebuttal: The civil-military equation favours the civilians
Ambassador Deo is correct that Pakistan’s military still has a great deal to say about foreign and defense policy. This is a troubling hangover from decades of military rule. It does not, however,...
View ArticleClosing remarks: The civil-military equation favours the civilians
Analysts often portray the central political drama in Pakistan as a morality play between the “evil” military and “good” civilians. In so doing, they leap to the conclusion that Pakistan will...
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