The Politics of Survival - Stratheia A nuanced analysis of Pakistan’s early state formation, highlighting insecurity, political choices, and the roots of centralization.

Partition left Pakistan facing displacement, violence, and administrative collapse. Jalal’s work shows how survival pressures pushed the state toward authority over representation, with long-term consequences.
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