United States and Pakistan in the 21st Century: Geostrategy and Geopolitics in South Asia

This book explores the evolving geostrategic and geopolitical imperatives of the US in Pakistan and the South Asian region post-September 11,2001. It discusses the complex relationship between the US and Pakistan, including the impact of religious extremism, economic vulnerability, military dictatorship, India's offer of support, Pakistan's nuclear capability, and the US's decision to end financial aid. The book highlights the theoretical paradigm of the grand strategy of primacy that has informed US-South Asia policy throughout history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate and ever-evolving geostrategic and geopolitical dynamics of the United States within Pakistan and the broader South Asian region, particularly in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It provides a detailed and theoretical exploration of the significant shifts in US foreign policy towards Pakistan following the 2001 events. The history of the US-Pakistan relationship has been a complex tapestry, characterized by periods of cooperation and conflict, which have become even more challenging in the post-9/11 era. This book comprehensively covers the latest developments and pertinent themes from the realm of global politics, shedding light on the profound impact of the unprecedented rise in religious extremism in Pakistan, stemming from the US War on Terror and Pakistan's economic vulnerability, as well as the military dictatorship in place. Additionally, it examines India's offer to support the US in its war in Afghanistan, Pakistan's nuclear capability, and the US administration's decision to end financial aid to Pakistan.

The study underscores the fact that US-South Asia policy has been guided by the theoretical framework of the grand strategy of primacy, spanning from the decline of British influence in the region during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods to the post-9/11 period. This topical book holds immense value for scholars and researchers engaged in the fields of international relations, politics, political studies, strategic and defense studies, security and peace studies, foreign policy, area studies, and South Asian studies. It will also be of interest to diplomats, politicians, policymakers, security experts, journalists, and think tanks focused on India, Pakistan, and the United States, particularly in the context of international politics, world affairs, and terrorism.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 159 x 242 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138580145