The fragility of democracy in Pakistan: the military as the root cause
By: Indurthy, Rathnam.
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ArticleSubject(s): Pakistan | Democracy | Pakistan - Politics
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Indian Journal of Political ScienceSummary: This paper shows that Pakistani military intervenes in any or a combination of circumstances as identified by MaCridis and Burg. It also shows that Praetorian rule. Pakistan fits the "ruler" type when it is in direct control of the government and a "moderator" type when the civilians rule the country. To substantiate these propositions, the author gives a brief history of the Pakistani military, in terms of its behaviour, tactics and policies since the country's inception. It shows that Pakistani military is ambitious and interested primarily in protecting its interest and power with little commitment to building democratic political institutions lest they should be deprived of their interests under a civ
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Issue no: 52(3), Jul.-Sep.91, p.295-326 | Available | AR2091 |
This paper shows that Pakistani military intervenes in any or a combination of circumstances as identified by MaCridis and Burg. It also shows that Praetorian rule. Pakistan fits the "ruler" type when it is in direct control of the government and a "moderator" type when the civilians rule the country. To substantiate these propositions, the author gives a brief history of the Pakistani military, in terms of its behaviour, tactics and policies since the country's inception. It shows that Pakistani military is ambitious and interested primarily in protecting its interest and power with little commitment to building democratic political institutions lest they should be deprived of their interests under a civ
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