Drivers of Long-Term Insecurity and Instability in Pakistan Urbanization

Pakistan is already one of the most urbanized nations in South Asia, and a majority of its population is projected to be living in cities within three decades. This demographic shift is likely to have a significant impact on Pakistan's politics and stability. This report briefly examines urbani...

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Main Author: Blank, Jonah (auth)
Other Authors: Clary, Christopher (auth), Nichiporuk, Brian (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2014
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Summary:Pakistan is already one of the most urbanized nations in South Asia, and a majority of its population is projected to be living in cities within three decades. This demographic shift is likely to have a significant impact on Pakistan's politics and stability. This report briefly examines urbanization as a potential driver of long-term insecurity and instability, with particular attention to the cities of Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta.
ISBN:j.ctt1287mdc
9780833087539
9780833087508
Access:Open Access