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Guest Introduction:
Joining us today is Saeed Afridi, a distinguished researcher at the University of Westminster's Department of Politics and International Relations, Saeed's work delves into the critical intersection of political theory, international security, and energy security, with a particular focus on the complexities of Central Asia. But beyond the academic accolades, Saeed is a passionate historian, an avid traveler, and a gifted storyteller


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Jump to your favourite topics using the chapters below:
0:00 Meet Saeed Afridi
1:27 Analysis on the current situation in Pakistan
4:07 Are political parties, the sugar mafia, and rent-seeking groups truly different from the establishment?
8:34 Why did the PPP fail to create a new system despite having opportunities
10:05 Sponsor Message
11:14 Benazir Bhutto's era and the rise of compromises in Pakistani politics
16:55 Can the establishment overcome the inertia of the outdated system
24:01 Why today's challengers can't afford to compromise like their predecessors
33:51 The misconception of shifting loyalties in Pakistani society
47:33 Why democracy, authoritarianism, and dictatorships yield different results in different contexts
55:13 Prioritizing access to information in governance for true accountability
1:01:02 How system redesign at the grassroots level can boost the economy
1:03:17 The impact of access to information on public opinion
1:09:09 Saeed's take on the challenges faced in Mardan
1:12:48 Examining top-performing economies that thrive without democratic systems
1:16:16 Saeed's vision for Pakistan in 2050
1:20:27 Ending Note