1st Edition

Pakistan’s Political Labyrinths Military, society and terror

Edited By Ravi Kalia Copyright 2016
212 Pages
by Routledge India

210 Pages
by Routledge India

210 Pages
by Routledge India

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... Read more

Introduction  Ravi Kalia. 1. Pakistan–India: Issues of Identity and Parity Aparna Pande 2. Riding the Tiger: The Threat to Pakistan from Terrorism J. Andrew Greig 3. Pakistan’s Power Game and the New Media Landscape Gilles Boquérat 4. Militant Recruitment in Pakistan: A New Look at the Militancy-Madrassah Connection C. Christine Fair 5. Punjabi Militancy Stephen Tankel 6. The Battle for Karachi: Changing Patterns of a Permanent Civil War Laurent Gayer 7. Military Rule: Facilitating Factors and Future Prospects Steven Barracca 8. Women at Risk: Militancy in Pakistan Tahmima Rashid 9. At the Margins of Pakistan Martin Sökefeld

Biography

Ravi Kalia is Professor of History at the City College of New York and specializes in South Asian studies. He is designated as Distinguished Role Model by the Asian Alumni Group and is recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the City College of New York.