Pakistan is facing a multi-pronged assault from destabilizing forces. Centrifugal pressures are relentlessly working to divide the nation, much like hostile adversaries attacking a fortress. Six renowned experts offer their insights:

Dr George Friedman, a leading American strategist and founder of Stratfor, asserts that as long as the Pakistan “army remained united and loyal to the concept of Pakistan, the centrifugal forces could not tear the country apart.” In his opinion, the Pakistan Army is the linchpin of national cohesion; as long as the military remains united and committed to Pakistan, the centrifugal forces will be unable to dismantle the state.

Professor Stephen Cohen, a renowned American political scientist and South Asia expert argues in his book 'The Pakistan Army' that the Pakistan Army is not just a military force but also a key pillar of the Pakistani state. He suggests that the army is the guardian of Pakistan's ideology and territorial integrity. Professor Cohen believes that the army's strong central role is........

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