Structural Dependence: Austerity and authoritarianism in Pakistan

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 Pakistan's crippling and compounding economic struggles have a long and complex past, one that is closely intertwined with its position as a strategic geopolitical partner for the US in the region. This has complicated Pakistan's relations with neighboring countries and exacerbated its structural position of dependence on foreign debt. While the rise of China as an alternative lender presents some opportunities for maneuver, Pakistan's core social and political burden—its debt—remains.

Period19 Dec 2024

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  • TitleStructural Dependence: Austerity and Authoritarianism in Pakistan
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletPhenomenal World
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size3200 words approx
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date19/12/24
    DescriptionPakistan's crippling and compounding economic struggles have a long and complex past, one that is closely intertwined with its position as a strategic geopolitical partner for the US in the region. This has complicated Pakistan's relations with neighboring countries and exacerbated its structural position of dependence on foreign debt. While the rise of China as an alternative lender presents some opportunities for maneuver, Pakistan's core social and political burden—its debt—remains.
    PersonsJuvaria Jafri
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