Fear Of India Turned Pakistan Into A Military State | Dr. Ayesha Jalal Interview

In the second part of an interview with New Wave History’s Raza Rumi, Dr. Ayesha Jalal comments on the entrenched fear of Pakistan’s survival among politicians, the bureaucracy and military alike, which has perpetuated an undue unity among Punjabis and hindered democratic consolidation. The colonial mindset still influences Pakistan’s institutions, particularly the military and bureaucracy, leading to resistance against decolonization and reform. Dr. Jalal highlights the role of the US in shaping Pakistan's political landscape, supporting military regimes over democratic governance for strategic reasons during the Cold War. This external influence has complicated Pakistan’s path towards stable democratic governance. The lack of robust mediational institutions has prevented effective conflict resolution within the democratic framework, leading to frequent constitutional reinterpretations and political instability. Watch Part 1 of the interview here:    • Was Jinnah A British Agent or Sole Spokesm...   #pakistan #pakistanhistory #historyofpakistan #drayeshajalal #razarumi #interview #martiallaw #GeneralAyub #generalziaulhaq #generalpervezmusharraf #generalyahyakhan #pakistanarmy #pakistanmilitary #muhammadalijinnah #quaideazam #partition #historyofpartition #britishcolonialism