Pakistans Foreign Policy: A Reappraisal

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Pakistan's foreign policy from independence to the beginning of the new millennium, examining the structural failures of the policy-making process and suggesting new approaches to address key issues such as Pakistan-India relations and Kashmir. The author emphasizes the need for realism and moderation in considering Pakistan's best interests in the context of nuclear weapons acquisition.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2021
Publisher: OUP Pakistan

This comprehensive book delves into a thorough examination of Pakistan's foreign policy from the moment of its independence in 1947 until the dawn of the new millennium. The author offers a novel perspective on the formulation of Pakistan's foreign policy, engaging in a pragmatic analysis of the structural flaws within the country's foreign policy-making process. Through this analysis, the author calls for fresh ideas and innovative approaches to various aspects of Pakistan's foreign policy, with a particular focus on the complex dynamics between Pakistan and India, particularly in relation to the issue of Kashmir. The author suggests a range of policy options and outlines their potential consequences for Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of realism and moderation in considering Pakistan's best interests, particularly in the context of the acquisition of nuclear weapons by both India and Pakistan.

The book is grounded in the author's firsthand observations and extensive diplomatic experience spanning thirty-nine years, during which they served as Pakistan's Ambassador and Special Envoy to numerous countries across the globe. This revised edition includes a new introduction and a chapter that provides an update on the developments in Pakistan's foreign policy from 2010 to 2020.

By undertaking a comprehensive analysis of Pakistan's foreign policy, this book offers valuable insights into the country's strategic choices and their implications for regional and global stability. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of Pakistan's foreign relations.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 213 x 136 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190703936
Edition number: 3 Revised edition