Pakistan : The US, Geopolitics and Grand Strategies

The killing of Osama bin Laden highlighted the tense relationship between the US and Pakistani governments. This book considers the evolving nature of this relationship and Pakistan's place within the global order. Whereas standard accounts focus on the US-Pakistan relationship in isolation, Pakistan: The US, Geopolitics and Grand Strategies provides a broader geopolitical perspective. It analyzes Pakistan's relations with the US after a decade of the War on Terror as well as Pakistan's regional relations, which provides the reader with a complete understanding of Pakistan's interests. Contributions from experts in both Pakistan and the West mean that this book will be vital reading for anyone seeking to understand this troubled nation. Intro -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: Pakistan-US relations -- 1 Changing dynamics in the war on terror: the Islamic orientation of the Pakistani state and the Islamic reaction of the masses -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Factors and actors: the construction of the Islamic orientation of the elite and the Islamic reaction of the non-elite -- US policies: from 'betrayals' and Afghan Jihad to the war on terror -- Present tense, future imperfect: the Islamic reaction and future trends -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 2 When realities collide: differing US-Pakistan threat perceptions -- Abstract -- Subordination versus equality -- Pakistan's Achilles' heel -- The perfect storm -- Lifting the cold war cover: mutual interests dwindle -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 3 The influence of domestic politics on the making of US-Pakistan foreign policy -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Historical overview of US foreign policy towards South Asia -- The influence of Pakistan's domestic context on US-Pakistani relations -- Re-evaluating US foreign policy -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 4 Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States: a triangle of distrust -- Abstract -- Introduction -- 9/11: from pariah state to the major non-NATO ally -- A double game, duplicity and the trust deficit -- Trust deficit -- US foreign aid: political expediency -- The Coalition Support Fund and accountability -- The Kerry-Lugar controversy -- January 2010: a turning point? -- Strategic dialogue -- Person-to-person relations -- Conclusion -- Notes -- 5 Pakistan's quest for security and survival: US-Pakistan relations -- Abstract -- 'The lost friend' -- The balancing process -- The historical perspective -- The critical threshold -- The Afghan nettle -- The dilemma for Pakistan -- The enigmatic relationship The Killing Of Osama Bin Laden Highlighted The Tense Relationship Between The Us And Pakistani Governments. This Book Considers The Evolving Nature Of This Relationship And Pakistan's Place Within The Global Order. Whereas Standard Accounts Focus On The Us-pakistan Relationship In Isolation, Pakistan: The Us, Geopolitics And Grand Strategies Provides A Broader Geopolitical Perspective. It Analyses Pakistan's Relations With The Us After A Decade Of The War On Terror As Well As Pakistan's Regional Relations, Which Provides The Reader With A Comprehensive Understanding Of Pakistan's Interests. Contributions From Experts In Both Pakistan And The West Mean That This Book Will Be Vital Reading For Anyone Seeking To Understand This Troubled Nation.--publisher's Website. Pt. 1. Pakistan-us Relations -- Pt. 2. Pakistan's Foreign Relations. Edited By Usama Butt And Julian Schofield Includes Bibliographical References And Index The killing of Osama Bin Laden highlighted the tense relationship between the US and Pakistani governments. This book considers the evolving nature of this relationship and Pakistan's place within the global order.

Whereas standard accounts focus on the US-Pakistan relationship in isolation, Pakistan: The US, Geopolitics and Grand Strategies provides a broader geopolitical perspective. It analyses Pakistan's relations with the US after a decade of the war on terror as well as Pakistan's regional relations, which provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of Pakistan's interests.

Contributions from experts in both Pakistan and the West make this book vital reading for anyone seeking to understand this troubled nation. International analysts and commentators consider Pakistan's position in the global geo-political order.