Posts About Military

Military Dictators Don't Want Democracy

A strong military like Pakistan's can bring stability, but at too high a price for any nation to pay.


No Easy Way Out for Military Dictators

Only a strong state can build a strong military, and not the other way around.


“Military Hegemony Does Not A Democracy Make”

When military power is justified as necessary for the survival of the regime, it often comes at the expense of democracy.


Musharraf Must Move Out Gradually

The key is a timetable for returning to civilian rule.


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