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This book describes the powerful role of the army in the politics of Pakistan from its earliest years through the late 1990s and analyzes how political and military forces both created and undermined national prestige. Written by a regired general who held important positions in two different martial law administrations, it provides an insider's account of the intrigues, manipulations, and power struggles that engulfed Pakistan for much its history.
This work investigates the structural influence of the military establishment on the political development and national stability of Pakistan during its first fifty years. General K. M. Arif, drawing upon his tenure in high-ranking positions during two martial law administrations, examines the interplay between civilian governance and military intervention. He presents a framework that highlights how internal power struggles and institutional ambitions shaped the trajectory of the Pakistani state from 1947 to 1997.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this text as a significant primary source for understanding the internal dynamics of the Pakistani military establishment. Readers frequently note the author's unique vantage point, which provides rare clarity on the mechanisms of power during critical periods of the nation's history.
Page Count:
452
Publication Date:
2001-08-16
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019579396X
ISBN-13:
9780195793963
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