Pakistan’s Search for Peace with Afghanistan Statecraft, Policy and Strategy by Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif is a landmark publication authored by a three-star general and freelance scholar with firsthand experience of post-9/11 regional dynamics. Having served at Headquarters US CENTCOM in Tampa, Florida, and commanded forces in Balochistan—Pakistan’s province bordering Afghanistan—the author offers a rare insider’s perspective on the strategic challenges and opportunities in Pak-Afghan relations.
This book introduces the concept of interdependence as a transformative foreign policy lens, moving beyond traditional frameworks like rational actor theory, groupthink, and balance of power. It presents a comprehensive analysis of Pakistan’s Afghan policy up to July 20, 2024, including the symbolic attack on Pakistan’s Consulate in Frankfurt.
As the first book to encapsulate Pakistan’s Afghan policy in totality, it holds immense value for understanding the conflictual dynamics between the two nations and offers strategic recommendations to mitigate terrorism threats regionally and globally.
Simultaneous Appeal: This book is expected to resonate widely with:
- Senior policymakers and practitioners in Pakistan
- Scholars of international relations, history, diplomacy, strategic studies, international security, and terrorism
- Professionals in diplomacy, the United Nations, and international aid organizations
- Students of Pakistan Studies and South Asian Studies at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels
- Analysts and scholars in Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, the United States, and NATO countries
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