Pakistan between mosque and military

Haqqani, Husain 1956-

Pakistan between mosque and military - Washington Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2005 - xi,397p. map ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identity and ideology -- Defending ideological frontiers -- Old and new Pakistan -- From Islamic republic to Islamic state -- Afghan jihad -- Military rule by other means -- Jihad without borders -- From ideological to functional state.

"This book analyzes the origins of the relationships between Islamist groups and Pakistan's military, and explores Pakistan's quest for identity and security. Tracing how the Pakistani military has sought U.S. support by making itself useful for concerns of the moment, author Husain Haqqani offers an alternative view of political developments in Pakistan since the country's independence in 1947"--Provided by publisher.

9780870032141

2005012396


Civil-military relations--Pakistan.
Islam and politics--Pakistan.


Pakistan--Armed Forces--Political activity.
United States--Military relations--Pakistan.
Pakistan--Military relations--United States.

JQ629.A38 / C585 2005

322.5095491 / HA-P

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