From the Publisher: Pathways to Power introduces the domestic politics of South Asia in their broadest possible context, studying ongoing transformative social processes grounded in cultural…
Country or Region: Pakistan
From the publisher: Bidisha Biswas explores the question of how a democratic state chooses between policies of coercion and accommodation when dealing with political violence by…
From the publisher: As Western forces withdraw from Afghanistan, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) and the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU) could become more dangerous to…
Summary A leading international security strategist offers a compelling new way to “think about the unthinkable.” The cold war ended more than two decades ago,…
From the publisher: Pakistan’s judicial system is notorious for its corruption and bias, but so far the case appears to have been conducted largely in accordance…
Abstract This article focuses on the interplay of energy, climate change, and national security issues in Southwest Asia, using the newer definition of “national security”…
Summary The dramatic surge in regional integration schemes over the past two decades has been one of the most important developments in world politics. Virtually…
Summary India’s relation with other South Asian countries has been impacted by recent developments in the post-Cold War period. These include India’s economic rise, the…
Summary The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an international organization comprised of the eight countries in South Asia. This work aims examine…
Summary Pakistan is one of the most important states in the international system and a key concern of western security. This collection identifies a set…
Summary This book evaluates American foreign policy actions from the perspective of great power responsibility, with three case studies: Operation Iraqi Freedom, American drone strikes…
Summary This book examines Pakistan’s strategies in the war against Islamist armed groups that began late 2001, following the 9/11 attacks. The significance of the…
Summary This book provides a comprehensive reassessment of the development of the economy of Pakistan since independence to the present. It employs a rigorous statistical…
Summary Religion and security play an important role in traditional societies. In South and Central Asia, traditional and moderate Islamic beliefs and practices with strong…
Summary As the events of 11 September 2001 and their aftermath influence new developments in spy fiction as a popular genre, an examination of these…
