Military’s Role in Politics: A comparative study of Pakistan and Turkey
Keywords:
Military Intervention, Civil-Military Relations, Comparative Politics, Pakistan, Turkey, Democratization, Hybrid RegimesAbstract
Pakistan and Turkey share a history marked by repeated military interventions in politics; however, the two countries differ significantly in their institutional frameworks, legal systems and societal responses to military involvement in governance. This study offers a comparative analysis of the political role of the military in both countries, with a particular focus on military coups, the evolution of civil-military relations and patterns of governance. By analyzing the constitutional arrangements and the struggle for civilian supremacy, the paper explores how militarization has shaped political trajectories in each state. Drawing on scholarly literature, archival sources and academic texts. The study highlights the conditions that have facilitated military dominance and assesses the influence of democratic governance on civil-military dynamics in Pakistan and Turkey.
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