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1 electronic document (iii, 34 pages) : color map, digital, PDF file |
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Asia report ; no. 102 |
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ICG Asia report ; no. 102.
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Summary |
"Although the dangers are evident, the international community continues to support General Pervez Musharraf because of his perceived cooperation in the war on terror, ignoring unconstitutional constraints on the civilian opposition. However, the military's refusal to cede real power to civilians and its marginalisation of moderate parties has boosted religious extremists. Instability is worsening, and sectarian conflict threatens to spin out of control. Lacking robust international support for a democratic transition, mainstream parties struggle to survive, subjected to coercion and violence. They can be the most effective safeguard against the religious lobby's manifestly anti-Western agenda, but only if allowed to function freely in a democratic environment. They need outside help but must also get more serious about reforming themselves."--Exec. summ |
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"28 Septtember 2005." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Adobe Reader |
Subject |
Authoritarianism -- Pakistan
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Political parties -- Pakistan
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Authoritarianism.
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Political parties.
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Politics and government
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SUBJECT |
Pakistan -- Politics and government -- 1988- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh90001403
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Pakistan.
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Electronic book
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Author |
International Crisis Group.
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