About the Book: Pakistans Political Labyrinths: Military, society and terror
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 Pakistans 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.
Contents
Introduction Ravi Kalia.
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