{"product_id":"military-inc-inside-pakistan-s-military-economy","title":"Military Inc.: Inside Pakistan’s Military Economy by Ayesha Siddiqa","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5mv8jd\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eMilitary Inc.: Inside Pakistan’s Military Economy\u003c\/em\u003e — Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"122\"\u003eMilitary Inc.: Inside Pakistan’s Military Economy\u003c\/em\u003e by Ayesha Siddiqa is a political economy study that examines how the Pakistan military has developed a vast and influential economic empire alongside its traditional defense role. The book introduces the concept of \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e“Milbus” (military business)\u003c\/strong\u003e, defined as economic activities controlled by the armed forces that generate personal and institutional profit but are not officially recorded in the defense budget. Siddiqa argues that over decades, the military has expanded into industries such as real estate, manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and commercial services through welfare foundations and affiliated companies. This economic power, she suggests, has strengthened the military’s political dominance and reduced civilian oversight, creating what she describes as a “state within a state.” The book also explores how this military-controlled economy affects governance, accountability, and democratic development in Pakistan, concluding that economic power and political authority have become deeply intertwined in the country’s power structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17ie2uu\" data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e About the Author \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1862\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAyesha Siddiqa is a Pakistani political scientist, defense analyst, and writer specializing in civil–military relations and security studies. She has worked as a researcher and consultant on military affairs and has contributed to international publications and policy discussions. Her work focuses on understanding the economic and political role of armed forces in Pakistan and South Asia. \u003cem data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eMilitary Inc.\u003c\/em\u003e is her most influential book, bringing global attention to the concept of military-run economies and making her one of the prominent critical voices on Pakistan’s civil–military imbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48737492697345,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/81k-GrfhH8L._SY425.jpg?v=1777975221","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/military-inc-inside-pakistan-s-military-economy","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}