Pakistan Civil-Military Relations in the Context of External Politics

Abstract

Pakistan's military establishment defends its prominent role in the society due to the set of complex threats and a series of conflicts which Pakistan has been facing. At the time of its creation, Pakistan found itself in the midst of instability due to the adverse policies of its rival neighbors. Pakistan has the decisive position in the global power politics. The disconcerting situation develop due to the sense of guardianship. The army believes that the civilian government lacks the vision and political insight which enables state to operate the affairs other than the security issues without soliciting military institutions.

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“…These challenges were caused due to the instability of the economic and political system, which has enhanced the challenges both at the domestic and foreign level, and unfortunately, Pakistani society has to face all of these challenges (Lodhi, 2011). Taj, Rahim & Malik (2017) examined civil-military relations in the context of strategic challenges and suggested that it is vital for Pakistan to have balanced civil-military relations, as it will tag a good name in the international world. Also, for substantial rewards from the international community, it is pertinent that country's leader should think selflessly and objectively.…”