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"…a timely, disturbing, and necessary book. Pakistan desperately needs a course correction, and this book offers one." -- Michael Krepon, The Stimson Centre, USA


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Policy-makers in South Asia, the Middle East and the Asian Pacific, decision-makers in the OECD countries, organizations and specialists in academe, will all find this publication indispensable. It presents an integrated model of national security that emphasizes military and non-military determinants. In the light of this model, it analyzes Pakistan’s defense policies over the last half-century and proposes a radical reform of Pakistan’s military organization. In addition to offering a comprehensive look at national security, this book provides coherent, interrelated analysis of the key issues such as political leadership, social and economic development and foreign policy.

"Scholarly research is well melded with practical observation on what Faruqui so accurately calls the "strategic culture" of Pakistan. The future of the sub-continent depends on human development, not that of weapons and warfare. Faruqui makes his points tellingly and readably." Colonel Brian Cloughley, Defense Analyst, New Zealand

"Dr. Faruqui has written a persuasive and lucid account of Pakistan’s current strategic situation; this wise book should be read carefully in Pakistan and by those who wish to understand how this important state might best negotiate its multiple security dilemmas." Stephen Philip Cohen, The Brookings Institution, Washington DC, USA

"Dr. Ahmad Faruqui pulls together hard economic and security data and cogent arguments to make a strong case for a thorough revision of Pakistan’s security policies. Emphasizing the need of adopting an integrated approach to national security that takes into account military as well as societal security, his work presents an incisive analysis of Pakistan’s security dilemma, economic development issues, the Kashmir problem and the size and strength of the military. The notion of expanded security involving social cohesion, political strength, economic development, diplomatic support and military readiness offers an alternative perspective that is expected to generate a debate on Pakistan's security approaches." HASAN-ASKARI RIZVI, Political and Defense Consultant, former Quaid-i-Azam Professor of Pakistan Studies, Columbia University, New York, USA


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  • Hardcover: 230 pages
  • Publisher: Ashgate Publishing (February 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0754614972
  • ISBN-13: 978-0754614975
  • Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,857,586 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every Pakistani must read this book, July 3, 2003
By "kamranmeer" (Fremont, California United States) - See all my reviews
Dr. Faruqui takes the reader through a very objective and un-biased analysis of how Pakistani politicians and generals have shaped the lives of its 150 million people, who are largely a silent majority in Pakistan. Dr. Faruqui calls out both the smart moves as well as the mistakes made by personalities in the governments over the years.

I was left wishing that the chapter on Organizational Reform in the Pakistan Military (Ch. 12) was given more depth and detail.

Overall excellent and readable synopsis for catching up on all that has happened in Pakistan to bring it to its current state of affairs. Every Pakistani, young and old, must read this book so they can begin to reclaim their destinies from the hands of army generals and incompetent politicians.

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