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UNINA9910453732203321 |
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Autore |
Paul T. V |
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The warrior state : Pakistan in the contemporary world / / by T. V. Paul |
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New York : , : Oxford University Press, , [2014] |
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©2014 |
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ISBN |
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0-19-932225-2 |
0-19-023144-0 |
0-19-932224-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (267 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Geopolitics - Pakistan |
National security - Pakistan |
War - Economic aspects |
Economic development - Pakistan |
Electronic books. |
Pakistan Politics and government |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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War and development -- The causes -- A turbulent history -- The garrison state -- The geostrategic urge -- Religion and politics -- Comparing Pakistan -- The warrior state today. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Pakistan ranks 124th out of 144 countries in global competitiveness, Taliban forces occupy 30% of the country, and it is perpetually in danger of becoming a failed state-with over a hundred nuclear weapons that could easily fall into terrorists' hands. In The Warrior State, noted international relations and South Asia scholar T.V. Paul tackles what may be the world's most dangerous powder keg and untangles a fascinating riddle. In recent years, many countries across the developing world have experienced impressive economic growth and have evolved into at least partially democratic states with |
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