This book argues that any strategy for dealing with Pakistan
requires an understanding of the country's complex and turbulent
history and of the weaknesses of its political and other
institutions. It describes how, in the absence of an inherent
national identity, successive military and civilian governments
have made use of Islam and Kashmir, 'the unfinished business of
Partition', for political purposes. It also examines the role of
the army and of its intelligence service, the ISI, in relation to
India, Afghanistan and internal political manipulation.
The nature and history of the tribal regions in Pakistan and
Afghanistan, which are little understood in the West and which
explain much of the animosity towards the US, are also described in
detail.
After 9/11, Pakistan's support for counter-terrorism and
military operations in Afghanistan increased the population's
animosity towards the West and hence the government's difficulties
in delivering. Meanwhile, the military leadership hedged its bets
by maintaining links with militant organisations and with a
re-emerged Taliban. With the arrival of an elected leadership, the
emergence of simultaneous political, economic and security crises,
tactical errors by the West, and the Mumbai terrorist attacks in
late 2008, the situation was complicated further.
The book concludes with recommendations, aimed particularly at
the new US administration, for a durable long-term relationship
with Pakistan, entailing increased attention and resources devoted
to institution-building and, over time, the reduction of the role
and influence of the army.
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