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Modern Japan: background -- Introduction -- General history -- The occupation -- The political process -- The structure of government -- Political parties I -- Political parties II -- Political corruption and political reform -- Political participation -- Society and economy -- The social order -- The economy -- Public services -- Education and health care -- Public safety -- Japan and the world -- Foreign relations -- Defense -- Conclusions -- Problems and prospects

The Islamic State in the Post-Modern World is a study of the political development of Pakistan. This study consists of three parts. The first addresses the concept of the 'state' as it has evolved historically, the second section focuses on the creation of Pakistan as an experiment in bridging the gulf between the demands of the modern state and the philosophical-spiritual attraction of the Islamic model, and the third part considers international issues from the beginning of the 21st century especially the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

With a suddenness rarely seen in times of peace, the political landscape of the contemporary world is being dramatically transformed. The preference for authoritarian methods is rapidly giving way to democratization. The author explores political development in post-Zia Pakistan with special reference to the elections held in 1988, political parties, the politics of regionalism, centre-province tensions etc. (DÜI-Sen)

The author thinks that with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, South Asia now has greater strategic significance than at any time since World War II. Delicate security position of Pakistan. Its new strategic importance to the USA, Pakistan regarded as principal antagonist by India. American insterests in supporting closer ties between India and Pakistan. The geopolitical situation likely to remain unsettled for some time. (DÜI-Sen)