Pakistan in Regional and Global Politics [Hardcover]

Pakistan is at currently at the centre of regional and global geo-strategic issues as a frontline state in the global war on terrorism. It is seeking to project itself as a modern Islamic state that can engage both the Islamic bloc and the western world in the post 9/11 era. This book addresses some questions under the broad rubric of International Relations and Security. It focuses on four themes: Pakistan and global security; Pakistans international relations; politics and identity in Pakistan; and economic development of Pakistan. Leading international experts have contributed articles within the framework of these themes.

Introduction byRajshree Jetly 1. Pakistan in Regional and Global Politics byAmin Saikal 2. Global Terrorism: U.S. Policy After 9/11 and its Impact on the Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations of Pakistan bySelig S. Harrison 3. Nuclear Issues, Current Developments and Future Challenges for Pakistan byPervaiz Iqbal Cheema 4. Managing Ambivalence: Pakistans Relations with the United States and China Since 2001 byKanti Bajpai 5. The Progress of D?tente in India-Pakistan Relations: New Chapter or Strategic Charade? byRobert G. Wirsing 6. Pakistans Relations with Central Asia byC. Christine Fair 7. The Spectre of Islamic Fundamentalism over Pakistan (1947-2007) by Ishtiaq Ahmed 8. Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan byMohammad Waseem 9. Resurgence of the Baluch Movement in Pakistan: Emerging Perspectives and Challenges byRajshree Jetly 10. Pakistan: Political Economy and Post-2000 Developments byImran Ali 11. Analyzing Pakistans Economic Prospects in an Increasingly Integrated World: External Constraints on Sustainable Growth byArslan Razmi 12. The Puzzle of Pakistans Social Sector Development: Finally on Track? byS. Akbar Zaidi <lS4