ABSTRACT

This book explores Pakistan from different vantage points. It examines a variety of events in contemporary Pakistan through a comprehensive analysis of identity and power politics; media landscapes; military recruitment; role of madrassahs; terrorism and militancy; civil war as well as outlines future trajectories. It studies themes such as Pakistan’s relationship with India, the legacy of Jinnah, gender and fundamentalism, urbanisation, unrest that have plagued the northern areas. It further looks at the nation after the capture of Osama bin Laden and the changing nature of its relation with the US in its aftermath.

Including contributions from experts in the field and policy-makers across the world, this volume will interest scholars and researchers on Pakistan studies, politics, and international relations. It will also appeal to government think tanks and the general reader.

chapter 1|21 pages

Pakistan

Issues of self-identity and parity with India

chapter 2|18 pages

Riding the Tiger

The threat to Pakistan from Terrorism 1

chapter 4|27 pages

Militant Recruitment in Pakistan

A new look at the militancy–madrasah connection

chapter 5|20 pages

Destabilizing Elements

The Punjabi militant threat to Pakistan

chapter 6|19 pages

The Battle for Karachi

Changing patterns of a permanent civil war

chapter 7|30 pages

Military Rule

Facilitating factors and future prospects

chapter 8|19 pages

Women at Risk

Militancy in Pakistan

chapter 9|15 pages

At the Margins of Pakistan

Political relationships between Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir