Pakistan at the Crossroads: Domestic Dynamics and External Pressures by Christophe Jaffrelot

Pakistan at the Crossroads: Domestic Dynamics and External Pressures ( Religion, Culture, and Public Life ) by Christophe Jaffrelot For Sale

In Pakistan at the Crossroads, leading international experts explore the political and economic situation in Pakistan and the challenges its civil and military leaders face both at home and abroad. The contributors focus on how the state deals with internal threats, the conflicts between civilian authorities and the military, the tactics of political parties, the need for police and law enforcement reforms, patterns of judicial activity, increasing border disputes, economic issues, foreign financial ties, and relationships with countries like India, China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the United States.

The country is also dealing with ethnic conflicts in Baluchistan and Karachi, along with a rise in terrorist violence linked to the American military action in Afghanistan and drone strikes in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Violence has escalated in response to military operations in Pashtun areas. Many leaders now believe the biggest security threats are not from India but from ongoing internal disputes. However, this understanding may not stop the Pakistani army from focusing on its larger neighbor. This book is essential for understanding the complex mix of internal and external factors that shape Pakistan’s recent developments.