Pakistan has been subjected to numerous pulls an pressures since
its independence. Despite being part of the US-led alliances,
Pakistan was dismembered in 1971. With the end of the Cold War, the
situation has gone from bad to worse and even after a long period
of existence Pakistan's security remains threatened by the
adversary. Consequently Pakistan has to spend much more on defence
than her resources permitting. The only plausible way out for
Pakistan is to look for Friends near Home who could act as the
relief zones to off-set the potential threat and provide all
possible assistance to safeguard her strategic security interests.
Friends Near Home presents the realistic perspective, analysis and
aspirations by someone from the soil which should interest the
civilians as well as those in uniform. Focussing on Pakistan's
strategic security options, the thesis succinctly examines the
politico-strategic and maritime environment of the region which
includes South Asia, South-West Asia and Central Asia with special
reference to the North-West Indian Ocean Region milieu. The author
has made a positive effort to analyse the viability and efficacy of
the regional states i.e. Friends near Home, with a view to enhance
Pakistan's security parameters. All this reflects author's vision
of Pakistan into 21st Century and beyond. This book also presents
the guiding principles for the regional as well as extra regional
countries. Some bold thoughts and recommendations suggested in this
book could serve as the stabilizing factors for the region and
ultimately contributing towards the world peace and stability.
Expansion of the Gulf Cooperation Council leading to the
establishment of the EnlargedEconomic Cooperation Organisation is
one such realistic but challenging proposition. Pakistan's
envisaged maritime orientation should conveniently help attainment
of this difficult but achievable objective. Those in power should
carry this vision to the testing grounds for the sake of a
promising future ushering a new era of cooperation and development
in this resource-rich region, and striving together for world peace
and stability.
General
Imprint: |
Authorhouse
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2006 |
First published: |
November 2006 |
Authors: |
Dr. Muhammad Anwar
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
172 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4259-5811-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Warfare & defence >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4259-5811-7 |
Barcode: |
9781425958114 |
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