Degree
BS (Social Sciences & Liberal Arts)
Faculty / School
School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS)
Department
Department of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
Date of Award
Spring 2024
Date of Submission
2024-09-12
Advisor
Dr. Irfan Muhammad, Visiting Faculty, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi
Project Type
SSLA Culminating Experience
Access Type
Restricted Access
Keywords
Authoritarianism, National Security, Domestic Politics, Militay-Industrial Complex
Abstract
This research explores the complex dynamics of authoritarianism in Pakistan, focusing on how national security rhetoric influences state-society relations and legitimizes authoritarian practices. Underdeveloped states like Pakistan face profound structural and social challenges that are compounded by historical and sociopolitical intricacies. The study delves into the literature on authoritarianism, particularly through the works of theorists such as Barry Buzan, Kenneth Waltz, and Pakistani scholars like Muhammad Waseem and Muhammad Ayoob. Employing Karen Stenner's theory of authoritarianism, which highlights the role of authoritarian predisposition and perceived threats, this research examines how the discourse of national security is used to produce and sustain conditions of threat. By analyzing the institutional dynamics of Pakistan's military, judiciary, and executive branches, the study reveals how these institutions perpetuate authoritarianism under the guise of national security.
Pages
48
Recommended Citation
Ayaz, M. (2024). Authoritarian Dynamics in Pakistani Society and Politics: The Influence of National Security (Unpublished undergraduate project). Institute of Business Administration, Pakistan. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/sslace/325
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