Warrior State
T. V. Paul
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Warrior State
by T. V. Paul
Published
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Pages
267
ISBN-13
9781299999190
Description
In The Warrior State, noted international relations and South Asia scholar T.V. Paul untangles this fascinating riddle. Paul argues that the "geostrategic curse"--akin to the "resource curse" that plagues oil-rich autocracies--is at the root of Pakistan's unique inability to progress. Since its founding in 1947, Pakistan has been at the center of major geopolitical struggles: the US-Soviet rivalry, the conflict with India, and most recently the post 9/11 wars. No matter how ineffective the regime is, massive foreign aid keeps pouring in from major powers and their allies with a stake in the region. The reliability of such aid defuses any pressure on political elites to launch the far-reaching domestic reforms necessary to promote sustained growth, higher standards of living, and more stable democratic institutions. Paul shows that excessive war-making efforts have drained Pakistan's limited economic resources without making the country safer or more stable. Indeed, despite the regime's emphasis on security, the country continues to be beset by widespread violence and terrorism.
Subjects
Constitutional and political history of Pakistan
The betrayal of East Pakistan
A concise history of Pakistan
Pakistan or partition of India
Pakistan
Pakistan studies for B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.Sc. (home economics)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Warrior State?
This edition of Warrior State has approximately 267 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Warrior State typically takes between 5h 34m and 3h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,750 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Warrior State?
Warrior State was written by T. V. Paul.
When was Warrior State published?
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