Imran Khan's ouster in Pakistan - Coup or Reconfiguration of Power?

The ouster of Imran Khan continues to play out. We're asking: 1. Was it a coup? 2. How can we understand Imran Khan's foreshortened time in government and his ruling coalition? 3. How important are these events for the people of Pakistan - are they just elite maneuvering or do they have deeper implications? 4. How US-centric is too US-centric in understanding these things, as opposed to understanding regional actors and their roles and especially local power blocs and class dynamics.

A friendly debate with Pakistani activist and academic Ayyaz Mallick.

[rcmrcm]

It's sort of like arguing about the difference between a colour revolution and a coup. In either case it was hardly a representation of a democratic will.

[tonysmith]

so it was a political coup not a military coup...

[pashtunnomad]

Great talk, Ayyaz theoritical grounding always make his analysis so timely.
We can continue to lament ‘youthiyas’ or engage in political gossip about whether the establishment is divided and Gen Bajwa’s decision not to seek another extension past November. But this will neither end militarisation of the state, nor halt the politics of hate.

Btw, Justin i love your podcast.