GUIDANCE
Pakistan's Elections Won't Dilute the Military's Influence
Jul 24, 2018 | 09:30 GMT
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Highlights
- The defining feature of Pakistani politics is the fraught relationship between the government’s elected leaders and the army.
- Any party in power must therefore accommodate military interests while cautiously seeking ways to expand its influence without antagonizing the generals.
- It's unlikely that the military will cede its authority to the civilians no matter who wins, even as the chances of another coup have lowered.
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