A Groundbreaking Investigation into Military Economics and Institutional Power!
In this seminal work of political economy, renowned defense analyst Dr. Ayesha Siddiqa provides an unprecedented and meticulously researched examination of the economic footprint of Pakistan's armed forces. Military Inc. introduces the critical concept of Milbus - military business capital that is used for the personal benefit of military personnel but runs outside the direct control and accountability of the civilian state.
Dr. Siddiqa traces the historical evolution of military commercial interests, detailing how corporate ventures, housing societies, agricultural land allocations, and industrial foundations operate. The book explores how economic power reinforces political influence, shaping governance, institutional autonomy, and civil-military dynamics in South Asia.
Crucial for understanding the interplay between money, power, and statecraft, Military Inc. remains a landmark text for scholars, political analysts, historians, and engaged citizens alike.
