Pakistan Issues and Developments |
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Author:
| Moran, Sebastian G. |
Series title: | Asian Political, Economic, and Security Issues Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61761-768-3 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $210.95 |
Book Description:
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A stable, democratic, prosperous Pakistan actively combating religious militancy is considered vital to U.S. interests. U.S. concerns regarding Pakistan include regional and global terrorism; efforts to stabilise neighbouring Afghanistan; nuclear weapons proliferation; the Kashmir problem and Pakistan-India tensions; democratisation and human rights protection; and economic development. Pakistan is praised by U.S. leaders for its ongoing co-operation with U.S.-led counter-terrorism and...
More DescriptionA stable, democratic, prosperous Pakistan actively combating religious militancy is considered vital to U.S. interests. U.S. concerns regarding Pakistan include regional and global terrorism; efforts to stabilise neighbouring Afghanistan; nuclear weapons proliferation; the Kashmir problem and Pakistan-India tensions; democratisation and human rights protection; and economic development. Pakistan is praised by U.S. leaders for its ongoing co-operation with U.S.-led counter-terrorism and counterinsurgency efforts, although long-held doubts exist about Islamabad's commitment to some core U.S. interests. A mixed record on battling Islamist extremism includes ongoing apparent tolerance of Taliban elements operating from its territory, although some evidence from early 2010 suggests a possible shift here. This book reviews key current issues and developments in Pakistan and in U.S.-Pakistan relations.