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The Warrior State - Pakistan in the Contemporary World (Paperback)
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Seemingly from its birth, Pakistan has teetered on the brink of
becoming a failed state. Today, it ranks 133rd out of 148 countries
in global competitiveness. Its economy is as dysfunctional as its
political system is corrupt; both rely heavily on international aid
for their existence. Taliban forces occupy 30 percent of the
country. It possesses over a hundred nuclear weapons that could
easily fall into terrorists' hands. Why, in an era when countries
across the developing world are experiencing impressive economic
growth and building democratic institutions, has Pakistan been such
a conspicuous failure? 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. In an age of transnational terrorism and
nuclear proliferation, understanding Pakistan's development,
particularly the negative effects of foreign aid and geopolitical
centrality, is more important than ever. Painstakingly researched
and brilliantly The Warrior State tackles what may be the world's
most dangerous powder keg and uncovers the true causes of
Pakistan's enormously consequential failure.
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Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2015 |
Authors: |
T. V. Paul
(James McGill Professor of International Relations)
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Dimensions: |
236 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-023144-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
0-19-023144-0 |
Barcode: |
9780190231446 |
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