Before we discuss who is in charge, we need to
define what or who a state actually is. Usually a state is defined as a
structure being operated by one particular government. However, I feel a
distinction between the state and the government is crucial, especially in a
country like Pakistan.
The times we
live in, we need to adapt the idealistic approach. According to this theory,
the state is a person and has a will of his own, and so abiding by the law
allows both the individuals and the state to achieve the end goal i.e. social
welfare.
However, following the realist view, the human race is not inherently compassionate, but rather self centered with an intuitive nature made up of anarchy. This self involvement is precisely why the government must be kept separate from the state. Individuals will in fact put their own interests before the states. The state therefore must be an entity answerable to no one so that it can achieve the welfare it deserves.
A state comprises of an executive, a bureaucracy, courts and other institutions. All these institutions must play a neutral part as actors of the state. However, these institutions too are made up of individuals with personal motives in mind. So how is it that a state can truly become the entity that it is without losing control over itself? A rigorous change in the legal structure is necessary for the neutrality of institutions to even be considered.
However, following the realist view, the human race is not inherently compassionate, but rather self centered with an intuitive nature made up of anarchy. This self involvement is precisely why the government must be kept separate from the state. Individuals will in fact put their own interests before the states. The state therefore must be an entity answerable to no one so that it can achieve the welfare it deserves.
A state comprises of an executive, a bureaucracy, courts and other institutions. All these institutions must play a neutral part as actors of the state. However, these institutions too are made up of individuals with personal motives in mind. So how is it that a state can truly become the entity that it is without losing control over itself? A rigorous change in the legal structure is necessary for the neutrality of institutions to even be considered.
1 comment:
Classical realism argues that states act selfishly in order to maintain security in an anarchic international system. According to this theory, this selfish behavior exists because, just like human beings, states are selfish.
I agree with you though that the state and government should be kept distinct. Although they are deeply interlinked, ensuring the survival of a state is of greater concern than ensuring the survival of any particular government.
And, of course, a strong and neutral judiciary will definitely help ensure the viability of a state.
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