Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has undergone a turbulent process of nation building in the backdrop of inter-ethnic strife, social and economic strains, and influences of global and regional pressures. This book discusses the political processes in contemporary Pakistan with the aim to understand the crises the country is confronted with. ...
The volume deals with the issues of democracy and development in major South Asian countries. In a comprehensive manner, it draws attention to various aspects like ethnicity, multiculturalism, authoritarianism, economic reforms, trade, armed rebellion, democracy movements, and federal pressures. While examining the many facets of democracy and ...
Taking a fresh look at the contentious issues of democracy, development and security in contemporary Pakistan, this volume examines Pakistan's internal and external problems with an eye on the challenges that democracy has encountered in the country. Issues discussed include: obstacles to democracy such as the 1999 coup, rigid Islamic ideology, ...
Kukreja applies a much-needed theoretical framework to the empirical study of civil-military relations in South Asia, specifically Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. The book relates the underlying infirmities in the society, history and culture of these three nations to their differing degrees of military intervention in politics. It also highlights ...
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