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1/3 Is Pakistan surviving because it is strong—or because the world cannot afford to let it fail?

Pakistan has weathered economic collapse, insurgencies and political instability for decades. But is that resilience, or dependence?

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BasisPointInsight.com - The Fragile Federation Next Door by Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
Pakistan survives on external props, not internal cohesion—can a federation held together by the Army outlast its own fault lines? by Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd), BasisPointInsight.com
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August 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Lebanese Minister Joe Issa Khoury stressed the importance of adhering to the constitution, stating that legitimacy can only change through legitimate means amid the country’s political turmoil. #Lebanono#PoliticalLegitimacyc#Constitutionon
August 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
MP Walid Baikharini defended President Nawaf Salam against Hezbollah's criticism, asserting Salam's legitimacy and calling for state control over arms. He emphasized a shift towards governance over bravado in support of the Palestinian cause.

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May 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Elections in conflict zones raise a critical question: can political legitimacy be manufactured while territorial control remains fragmented?
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Myanmar’s Crisis and Bangladesh’s Growing Security Dilemma - Stratheia
Myanmar’s civil war, disputed elections, and regional rivalries reshape power, security, and humanitarian dynamics across Southeast Asia.
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February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Security without settlement becomes endurance, not stability. Political legitimacy matters more than permanent militarization.
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The Limits of Militarized Border Management - Stratheia
Why militarized borders fail to deliver lasting peace, and how connectivity and political inclusion shape sustainable stability.
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December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#medicalabortion #medicalcannabis #transvaginalmesh #genomics . I draw on theories of #politicallegitimacy #STS #historyofmedicine #scientism #technocracy and #expertise . Previously a snr public servant advising on #publicpolicy & #publiclaw . Also occasional (2/3)
November 12, 2024 at 10:37 AM
1/6 Iran's week-long state funeral for Ali Khamenei was presented as an act of defiance against the West. But the more compelling story may lie elsewhere.

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BasisPointInsight.com - A Coronation Disguised as a Funeral by Bobby Ghosh
Iran's elaborate entombment ceremony for Ali Khamenei may look like defiance aimed at Trump — it’s really about legitimising his son. by Bobby Ghosh, BasisPointInsight.com
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July 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM