Author : Muhammad Aslam Khan Khattak
Publisher :
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 24,27 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN :
This book describes its Khan's involvement in the formation of Pakistan. The author, a former ambassador to Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq focuses on his experiences as part of the early diplomatic aristocracy. The book will captivate its readers with both its insider's history of the country and the many insights for current and future generations.
Author : Elisabeth Leake
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 36,74 MB
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 1107126029
This book explores why the Afghan-Pakistan borderlands have remained largely independent of state controls throughout the twentieth century.
Author : Ahmed Rashid
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 25,26 MB
Release : 2008-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1440631042
The classic account of America's experience in Afghanistan, explaining the rise of the Taliban in the aftermath of America's failed war on terrorism--essential reading to understand the collapse in Afghanistan today. From the author of the #1 NYT bestseller Taliban. "[A] brilliant and passionate book."—The New York Review of Books A blistering critique of American policy—a dire and prescient warning predicting how our disastrous strategies in Central Asia's failing states threaten global stability and will bring devastation to our world. After September 11th, Ahmed Rashid's crucial book Taliban introduced American readers to that now notorious regime. In this work, he returns to Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia to review the catastrophic aftermath of America's failed war on terror. Called "Pakistan's best and bravest reporter" by Christopher Hitchens, Rashid has shown himself to be a voice of reason amid the chaos of present-day Central Asia. The essential briefing book to understand today's catastrophic headlines.
Author : Nicholas Barrington
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 19,42 MB
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0857737899
Nicholas Barrington began his dramatic diplomatic career with a post in Afghanistan at a time the country was barely known to the world's headline writers. The narrative of his 37 year career in the British Foreign Office is woven with compelling insights on the countries to which he was posted and which are focal points of international attention: Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt and Pakistan. Serving in Iran during the political storm of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, he had to navigate his way through the drama of a new political order, while his time in Cairo coincided with the assassination of President Sadat. In his rich and varied career, Barrington served as High Commissioner to Pakistan, a subject on which he writes authoritatively. Exploring the complex power relations between Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif and examining the multifaceted conflicts in Kashmir and Afghanistan, this book sheds an invaluable new light on the interaction between Islam, the West and British Foreign Policy in the 20th Century. With erudition and wit, these unique memoirs will prove essential reading for those seeking to understand the political tensions and international issues of the post-war world.
Author : Alex Vatanka
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,4 MB
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0857725513
The respective policies of the governments of Iran and Pakistan pose serious challenges to US interests in the Middle East, Asia and beyond. These two regional powers, with a combined population of around 300 million, have been historically intertwined in various cultural, religious and political ways. Iran was the first country to recognise the emerging independent state of Pakistan in 1947 and the Shah of Iran was the first head of state to visit the new nation. While this relationship shifted following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, and tensions do exist between Sunni Pakistan and Shi'i Iran, there has nevertheless been a history of cooperation between the two countries in fields that are of great strategic interest to the US: Afghanistan, nuclear proliferation and terrorism. Yet much of this history of cooperation, conflict and ongoing interactions remains unexplored. Alex Vatanka here presents the first comprehensive analysis of this long-standing and complex relationship
Author : Ömer Aslan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,29 MB
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : History
ISBN : 331966011X
This comparative study explores the involvement of the United States in four successful military coups in Turkey and Pakistan during the Cold War. Focusing on military-to-military relations with the US in each country, the book offers insight into how external actors can impact the outcomes of coups, particularly through socialization via military training, education, and international organizations such as NATO. Drawing upon recently declassified government documents and a trove of unexplored interviews with high-ranking officials, Ömer Aslan also examines how coup plotters in both countries approached the issue of US reaction before, during, and after their coups. As armed forces have continued to make and unmake Turkish and Pakistani governments well into the twenty-first century, this volume offers original, probing analysis of the circumstances which make coups possible.
Author : Paresh K Waghela
Publisher : BFC Publications
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 44,16 MB
Release : 2024-08-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9363702855
"Tales From The Boundary - A Cricket Fan’s Odyssey" is a heartfelt exploration of one fan’s lifelong passion for cricket. This memoir captures the essence of the sport, weaving personal anecdotes with iconic matches that have defined the game. From the joy of childhood mornings spent watching matches on TV to the electric atmosphere of live games, the author shares how cricket has shaped a lifelong passion. Memorable events, such as Sachin Tendulkar’s masterful innings and the unforgettable 2011 World Cup Final, highlight the emotional highs and lows that only true fans can understand. This book is a tribute to the communal spirit of cricket, its ability to unite diverse people, and the deep connection it fosters among fans. Through detailed stories and personal reflections, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the sport and its profound impact on its followers. Join this journey through cricket’s most memorable moments and discover what makes it more than just a game for millions around the world.
Author : Ghulam Ali
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 37,22 MB
Release : 2022-07-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1000604659
This book analyses Pakistan’s foreign policy and external relations with a focus on contemporary developments, including the impact of the new government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the powerful military, and the "middle power" status. Structured in two parts – Foundation and Operationalization – the book provides a broad overview of Pakistan’s foreign policy and addresses specific foreign policy choices. Contributor's explore issues such as Pakistan’s middle power status from a theoretical perspective, Imran Khan's foreign policy, Pakistan's relations with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the EU, and Pakistan's evolving Indian Ocean strategy. Based on in-depth interviews with Pakistani scholars, politicians, and diplomats, the book offers a timely perspective on Pakistan’s foreign policy. The book will be of interest to academics working on Pakistan, South Asian Politics, Security and Conflict Studies, International Relations and Foreign Policy, and Asian Studies.
Author : Barış Adıbelli
Publisher : GASAM - Güney Asya Stratejik Araştırmalar Merkezi & South Asia Strategic Research Center
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 25,17 MB
Release : 2022-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 6057207211
South Asia Strategic Research Center (GASAM) was founded in 2004 to provide accurate and objective information about the historical, political, economic, and sociocultural structures of the South Asian region, composed of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, as well as about strategic and geopolitical dynamics of the region. GASAM aims to inform the Turkish public about South Asian countries and, in return, inform the South Asian public about Türkiye. It also aims to procure mutual benefits for them in the historical, economic, academic, and sociocultural domains, and this way to contribute to regional and global peace. “South Asia Country Analyses” provides an overview of the region to improve the understanding of South Asian countries in Türkiye. This study aims to become a source of fundamental information about South Asia that will hopefully contribute to improving bilateral relations between Türkiye and the region’s countries. It also seeks to explore South Asia’s geographical,historical, political, and economic potential and raise general awareness regarding the significance of this region. he study is divided into two parts. The initial section is an introductory chapter discussing the general characteristics of South Asia. The second part provides separate analyses of eight South Asian countries. A different author wrote each chapter in this work. The book is prepared in two languages, Turkish and English, and the texts deliberately avoid complex academic jargon, offering analyses instead in a direct and succinct style. One of the most significant attributes of this book is that it is an objective and collective work. It is also a pioneering study in that there is no such study with this scope either in Türkiye or in the region’s countries. From this perspective, it is hoped that readers in Türkiye and South Asian countries will find this book, sponsored by GASAM, an invaluable compendium of fundamental information about South Asia. We would like to convey our gratitude to every person and institution who supported the realization of our project. We hope that this work will contribute to the social, political, scientific, cultural, and economic activities between Türkiye and South Asian countries. Cemal Demir GASAM President
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 24,25 MB
Release : 2004-10
Category : Pakistan
ISBN :
