Ayesha Siddiqa

Ayesha Siddiqa is a Pakistani political scientist and author known for her research on Pakistan's military and its role in politics and economics.

She has a PhD in War Studies from King's College London and has worked as a civil servant in Pakistan.

Siddiqa has held academic positions at various institutions, including Johns Hopkins and the University of Pennsylvania.

Her work often challenges the established narrative about Pakistan's military, leading to controversy and criticism within the country.

Despite facing backlash, she continues to write and speak on issues of military power and governance in Pakistan.