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Title Authoritarianism and political party reform in Pakistan
Published Brussels ; London : International Crisis Group, 2005

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Description 1 electronic document (iii, 34 pages) : color map, digital, PDF file
Series Asia report ; no. 102
ICG Asia report ; no. 102.
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
Notes "28 Septtember 2005."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Mode of access: World Wide Web
System requirements: Adobe Reader
Subject Authoritarianism -- Pakistan
Political parties -- Pakistan
Authoritarianism.
Political parties.
Politics and government
SUBJECT Pakistan -- Politics and government -- 1988- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh90001403
Subject Pakistan.
Form Electronic book
Author International Crisis Group.