Adil Najam’s Insights Featured in New York Times Article

The New York Times recently published an article titled “As Pakistan Installs a Prime Minister, the Road Ahead Looks Rocky,” shedding light on Pakistan’s political landscape and the challenges facing the newly elected government. Amidst discussions on civil-military relations and economic troubles, the article features insights from Dean Emeritus and Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, Adil Najam

Najam’s quote encapsulates the evolving dynamics of civil-military relations in Pakistan, stating,

“Civil-military relations in Pakistan — including relations between the military and society — will not be, cannot be, the same as they had been. What they will become is what is on the minds of every political player in Pakistan and has to be topmost on the minds of the top brass of Pakistan’s military, too.”

His analysis provides valuable insight into the uncertainties surrounding the military’s future role and the implications for Pakistani politics and society. Najam’s expertise adds depth to the article’s exploration of the complex interplay between civilian governance and military influence in Pakistan.

As readers engage with the complexities of Pakistan’s political landscape, Najam’s perspective offers a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the country in the wake of its recent political developments and can be accessed here.

Adil Najam is Dean Emeritus and Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. He served as the Inaugural Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies from 2014-2022. He is also a former Vice-Chancellor of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). Read more about Najam on his Pardee School faculty profile.