Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia by Aisha Jalal

Pakistan Affairs (Suggested Reading) Book-07 / Political Science Book-2

Here Aisha Jalal has discussed how the system of government work in South Asia. After independence the two sovereign countries India and Pakistan have passed through several phases where India was able to maintain the status of a democracy whereas Pakistan has faced many dilemmas. The corridors of power have changed time and again and the country remains at the cross-roads.

With Special reference to Pakistan the author give suggestions regarding the system of government that can be fruitful in this country. She has talked about democracy and how it can turn into an authoritarian rule, if not applied properly.
According to her, decentralization is the only acceptable solution to this political chaos. This book covers important aspects of the Syllabus of Pakistan Affairs as well as Current Affairs for CSS.

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