Dive deep into Pakistan's complex civil-military relations where no PM has completed a full term. Explore how a $26.5B military business empire, hybrid regimes, and institutional capture have shaped 75 years of democratic struggle in this nuclear nation.

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Lena: Hey everyone, welcome back to your personalized podcast from BeFreed! I'm Lena, and I'm absolutely thrilled to dive into something that's been on my mind lately-the incredibly complex relationship between Pakistan's military and its struggle for genuine democracy.
Eli: And I'm Eli! Oh man, Lena, this is such a fascinating topic because when you really dig into Pakistan's story, it's like watching this ongoing tug-of-war between democratic ideals and military power that's been playing out for decades. I mean, we're talking about a country where no prime minister has ever completed a full term!
Lena: Exactly! And what's so striking is how this isn't just about politics-it's about economics, society, even identity itself. So for everyone listening today, we're going to unpack this incredibly intricate web of civil-military relations and explore why Pakistan's democratic journey has been so turbulent.