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Brad Sherman: “Still, we have challenges. In the area of civil/military relations, the military appears to have the upper hand.”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
Still, we have challenges. In the area of civil/military relations, the military appears to have the upper hand.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman highlights ongoing issues with military influence over civilian governance in Pakistan.

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