In this episode, Nitin Pai, Pranay Kotasthane, and Yazad Jal discuss the meta-structure of political Pakistan.
The central argument is that Pakistan is not one geopolitical entity, but two: the putative state (represented currently by a civilian government), and the military—jihadi complex (MJC) that has captured the commanding heights of power.
In this episode, they explain what the MJC comprises of, the forces of cohesion & repulsion that affect the dynamics of this complex, and finally the operational processes deployed by the MJC to keep itself afloat.
For more, read this draft book chapter: takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uplo…07-PK-GA-NP.pdf
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