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

ISBN-13: 9781138580145 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 272 str.

Syed Tahseen Raza

Opis

This book historically maps and examines the evolving, contemporary geostrategic and geopolitical imperatives of the United States within Pakistan and the South Asian region, especially after the 9/11 incident. It offers a detailed and theoretical account of the US foreign policy towards Pakistan after 2001 in a rapidly changing context.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. Geostrategy, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy: A Theoretical Understanding 2. Making of United States’ Geostrategic Thinking and South Asia 3. Geopolitical Interest of United Sates in South Asia: Situating Pakistan 4. United States and Pakistan: An Overview of Past Relations 5. United States Involvement in Pakistan since 2001: Confounding Problems or Moving Towards Solution 6. Engaging Pakistan Post-9/11: United States’ Policy Instruments 7. Effectiveness of United States’ Policy towards Pakistan Post-9/11. Conclusion