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Pakistan democracy
Why India Became Indispensable to US Foreign Policy and Pakistan Was Left Behind
By Syed Abdul Ahad Waseem
Democracy and “shared values” play a major role in diplomacy – something that Pakistan seems to have overlooked.
How the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Strengthened Pakistan’s Military Deep State
By Dhruv Banerjee
The invasion sparked an internationally supported process of militarization and Islamization that cemented the military's power.
Uzair Younus on Pakistan’s Polycrisis
By Shannon Tiezzi
“Pakistan is facing a polycrisis and it is the convergence of political, economic, social, and security crises that makes the current situation so volatile.”
In Pakistan, Hybrid Rule Is Further Institutionalized Through Dynastic Political Parties
By Ali Malik
Amid the power struggle between the PML-N, PPP, and PTI, the only winner has been the military establishment.
Michael Kugelman on Pakistani Politics After Nawaz Sharif’s Return
By Shannon Tiezzi
"One can't rule out anything in Pakistani politics, which are nothing if not unpredictable."
Where Does Pakistan’s Democracy Go From Here?
By Ailia Zehra
Last year, Imran Khan’s ouster and the end of the “hybrid regime” briefly gave hope to those seeking true democracy in Pakistan. But the military managed to further consolidate its grip on power.
Imran Khan’s Many Missed Opportunities
By Raja Qaiser Ahmed and Muhammad Shoaib
Khan missed the chance to make his support base democratic and republican – and thereby transform himself into a true political force to reckon with.
Is Pakistan’s Powerful Military on the Ropes?
By Kiyya Baloch
There is a powerful surge of public anger against the military's political interference. But Pakistan's civilian politicians are too caught up in their personal feuds to capitalize on the movement.
Is This the End for Pakistan’s Sharif Political Dynasty?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Sharif family’s political fate hinges on whether they can overcome a split between backers of brothers Nawaz and Shehbaz – and convince supporters their alignment with the military is not a betrayal.
What’s Driving Pakistan’s Political Crisis?
Madiha Afzal, Ayesha Siddiqa, and Niloufer Siddiqui discuss the factors behind Imran Khan's ouster and what comes next for Pakistan.
Which Asia-Pacific Countries Were (and Weren’t) Invited to the US Summit for Democracy?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The guest list underscores the region’s ambivalent relationship with democracy and political freedom.
No, Fazlur Rehman Cannot Protect Pakistanis’ Democratic Rights
By Umair Jamal
Opposition parties have tapped a right-wing Islamist as the leader of the Pakistan Democratic Movement. That raises serious questions.
What Does the Musharraf Verdict Mean for Pakistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The sentencing to death of Musharraf has been welcomed by many Pakistanis.
Imran Khan: Another Act in Pakistan’s Circus
By C. Christine Fair
It wasn't Imran Khan who won the election. It was (as always) Pakistan's army.
Pakistan’s Bittersweet Election Season
By Daud Khattak
Instead of a celebration of democratic transfer of power, doubts are growing about interference in the political campaigns.
Why Pakistan Needs a Democratic Revolution
By Touqir Hussain
The country needs much more than just another round of elections to address its manifold challenges.
Sharif's Lifetime Ban From Politics Is the Final Blow to Pakistan's Democracy
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Nawaz Sharif’s lifetime disqualification has scratched off Pakistan’s façade of democracy.
The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A Musharraf-Saeed alliance could provide the political face of the mullah-military takeover underway in Pakistan.
Pakistan's Election Scramble Begins
By Mahboob Mohsin and Waqas Halim
Pakistan's political parties are already positioning themselves for next year's elections.
China’s Trouble With Pakistan’s Turbulent Democracy
By Abdur Rehman Shah
The real stumbling block to CPEC? The differences in political systems between China and Pakistan.
Why Do Coups Happen in Pakistan?
By Muhammad Daim Fazil
The three factors behind Pakistan's past (and perhaps future) coups.
How Pakistan Betrayed Its Founder
By Basit Mahmood
Rediscovering Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s vision for a secular, liberal Pakistan.
Pakistan's Black Day
By Ahsan Chaudhary
How the military engineered its July 5, 1977 coup, leading to 11 years of martial law.
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