Military Inc.

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Inside Pakistan's Military Economy

By Ayesha Siddiqa

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Military Inc. by Ayesha Siddiqa explores the financial and commercial activities of Pakistan's military, delving into its influence over the nation's economy and politics. The book examines how the military's economic interests impact governance and democratic processes, offering a detailed analysis of civil-military relations in South Asia. It provides insights into the interplay between military power and economic control in shaping national policies.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the complex relationship between the military and political power in Pakistan. It provides insightful analysis into how the military's influence extends beyond defence, shaping the nation's economic and political landscapes. If you are fascinated by the interplay of power, politics, and economics in South Asia, this could be an engaging read for you.

Military Inc.

Dares to illuminate the shadowy workings of Pakistan’s military industrial complex

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Pakistan is a strategic ally of the US in the 'war on terror'. It is the third largest recipient of US aid in the world. Yet Pakistan is a state run by its army and intelligence service.

Operating in the shadows, Pakistan's military industrial complex owns and controls swathes of the economic and political landscape of the country. Military Inc. dares to illuminate the military as an oppressive holding company possessing not just security-related businesses, but also hotels, shopping malls, insurance companies, banks, farms and even an airline. The result is a deeply undemocratic society, where money is funnelled towards the military's economic enterprises, leaving those in need of it impoverished and effectively disenfranchised.

With an empirical richness, and a view to Pakistan's recent history, Ayesha Siddiqa offers a detailed and powerful case study of a global phenomenon: corruption, hollow economic growth and elitism.

This new edition includes a chapter on the recent developments of the military's foray into the media, and a new preface.

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Military Inc. by Ayesha Siddiqa analyses the pervasive influence of Pakistan's military in the country's economy and politics. Critics have praised it for its detailed research and insightful exploration of how military control extends beyond defence, affecting numerous sectors. The book's revelations have been called both eye-opening and controversial, offering a critical perspective on the intertwining of military power and economic practices in Pakistan.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745399010

Publisher: Pluto Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pluto Press

Edition: Second Edition

Illustration: 14 b&w figures, 2 b&w photographs, 1 b&w map

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 586g

Pages: 400

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Ayesha Siddiqa Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Ayesha Siddiqa is a research associate at the SOAS South Asia Institute. She is the author of Military Inc. (Pluto, 2016).