Myra Macdonald
Defeat is an Orphan: How Pakistan Lost the Great South Asian War
Defeat is an Orphan: How Pakistan Lost the Great South Asian War
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A full and frank history of an enduringly bitter relationship, covering the years 2001-2014, set against the background of Islamist militancy in Pakistan and India's economic liberalisation
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2018
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
When India and Pakistan conducted nuclear tests in 1998, they reignited a fierce rivalry that had originated with Partition. The acquisition of nuclear weapons brought about a strategic balance, erasing India's military advantage due to its significantly larger size. However, the protective shield provided by nuclear weapons also fostered a reckless reliance by Pakistan on militant proxies, even as jihadis gained unchecked power within and beyond its borders.
In the years that followed, Pakistan suffered a decisive defeat at the hands of India, sacrificing its own domestic stability in an unsuccessful attempt to assert its claim to Kashmir and influence events in Afghanistan. Defeat is an Orphan vividly chronicles the pivotal moments in the India-Pakistan relationship, encompassing intense conflicts in the mountainous terrain, military confrontations on the plains, the hijacking of an Indian airliner, and the devastating Mumbai attacks. This candid history unfolds against the backdrop of Islamist militancy in Pakistan and India's remarkable economic progress.
Weight: 436g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787380288
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