
Partition’s Ghost: How Pakistan Became a Deep State
Breaking History
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The Geopolitical Landscape of Early Pakistan
This chapter examines Pakistan's geopolitical landscape from its inception after Partition to the emergence of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. It details the military's overpowering role in politics, U.S. alliances during the Cold War, and the complexities of leadership transitions leading to Zia al-Haq's authoritarian rule.
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