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Pakistan’s Foreign Policy 1947 – 2019 Fifth Edition

Author: Abdul Sattar
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“Pakistan’s Foreign Policy 1947-–2019: A Concise History” by Abdul Sattar offers an objective analysis of Pakistan’s foreign policy from its inception in 1947 up to 2019. Designed as a reference for students and scholars of history, political science, international relations, and Pakistan Studies, the book delves into the rationale behind key policy decisions made by Pakistani leaders. It provides insights into the formulation, execution, and outcomes of Pakistan’s foreign policy, facilitating a deeper understanding of the strategic considerations influencing the nation’s national security and international relations.

This fifth edition incorporates updated discussions on Pakistan’s evolving relationships with India, the USA, China, and Afghanistan. It also addresses significant developments in areas such as terrorism, the Kashmir conflict, and dynamics in the Middle East, reflecting the latest geopolitical shifts and challenges faced by Pakistan on the global stage.

Abdul Sattar, a distinguished diplomat with a 39-year career in the foreign service, served as Foreign Secretary and twice as Ambassador to New Delhi. His firsthand experience and scholarly approach make this work an authoritative resource for understanding the complexities of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

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Written with the express purpose of providing a reference book for students of history, political science, international relations, and Pakistan Studies, this book offers an objective history of policy stances along with the rationale behind decisions made by Pakistani state leaders. It provides an insight into the making, implementation, and consequences of PakistanÂ’s foreign policy from Partition up to 2019. It will facilitate a deeper understanding of the strategic compulsions that have driven decision making in PakistanÂ’s national security and foreign policy.

This book incorporates new contours in relations with India, the USA, China, and Afghanistan. Further updates pertain to developments in such key areas as terrorism, Kashmir, and the Middle East.

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Author

Language

English

Edition

2020 (5th edition)

Pages

416

Binding

Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

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