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The warrior state : Pakistan in the contemporary world / by T. V. Paul.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Paul, T. V.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Geopolitics--Pakistan.
- Geopolitics.
- National security--Pakistan.
- National security.
- War--Economic aspects.
- War.
- Economic development--Pakistan.
- Economic development.
- Pakistan--Politics and government.
- Pakistan.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (267 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Oxford University Press, [2014]
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Pakistan ranks 124th out of 144 countries in global competitiveness, Taliban forces occupy 30% of the country, and it is perpetually in danger of becoming a failed state-with over a hundred nuclear weapons that could easily fall into terrorists' hands. In The Warrior State, noted international relations and South Asia scholar T.V. Paul tackles what may be the world's most dangerous powder keg and untangles a fascinating riddle. In recent years, many countries across the developing world have experienced impressive economic growth and have evolved into at least partially democratic states with
- Contents:
- War and development
- The causes
- A turbulent history
- The garrison state
- The geostrategic urge
- Religion and politics
- Comparing Pakistan
- The warrior state today.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-932225-2
- 0-19-023144-0
- 0-19-932224-4
- OCLC:
- 861485846
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