Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Khawaja Asif on Hybrid Regime and 'Deep State' Dynamics
Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, said Pakistan's government is a 'hybrid regime', combining civilian and military leadership.
He also claimed that the U.S. is run by a 'deep state'.
Asif clarified that decision-making in Pakistan happens by agreement and not solely by civilian authority.
He further referenced Pakistan's past involvement with terrorism.
Khawaja Asif described Pakistan as a 'hybrid regime' involving the army and civilian leadership.
Asif stated that a 'deep state' runs the US.
Decision-making in Pakistan is based on 'consensus,' according to Asif.
Asif was interviewed by Mehdi Hasan regarding the power dynamics in Pakistan.
Asif referenced Pakistan's historical support for terrorist organizations.
- Who
- Khawaja Asif
- What
- Comments on Pakistan's hybrid governance and the US 'deep state'.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Pakistan/US
- Why
- To explain Pakistan's governance and comment on US political structure.
Civilian Rule
Military Involvement
Power Dynamics
Civilian Rule
Prioritizes civilian control.
Military Involvement
Supports military's significant role in governance.
- Politician
- Khawaja Asif
- Position
- Pakistan's Defence Minister
- Governance Model
- Hybrid Regime in Pakistan
- US Governance
- Deep State
- Decision-Making
- Consensus-Based in Pakistan
Sources
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