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Stephen P. Cohen (1936–2019) was an American political scientist and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Known for: The Idea of Pakistan
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The Idea of Pakistan
In this comprehensive analysis, Stephen P. Cohen explores the historical, political, and ideological foundations of Pakistan. He examines the country's creation, its evolving identity, and the challenges it faces in balancing religion, nationalism, and modernity. The book provides a nuanced understanding of Pakistan’s domestic politics, civil-military relations, and its complex relationship with India and the wider world.
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The Origins of Pakistan
To understand Pakistan, one must return to the intellectual soil of late colonial India. The movement for Pakistan did not arise overnight but grew gradually from the anxieties and aspirations of South Asian Muslims. At its core lay the Two-Nation Theory—the belief that Muslims and Hindus, although ...
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The Founding Vision
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Quaid-e-Azam, remains Pakistan’s most enigmatic figure. His vision was clear in principle yet elusive in detail. He sought a democratic and inclusive Muslim state, not a religious autocracy. In speeches and debates leading to 1947, Jinnah emphasized constitutionalism, minori...
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About Stephen P. Cohen
Stephen P. Cohen (1936–2019) was an American political scientist and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He was one of the foremost experts on South Asian security and politics, particularly India and Pakistan, and authored several influential works on the region’s strategic affairs.
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