The Nine Lives of Pakistan: Dispatches from a Divided Nation

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As Walsh points out, this mindset is partially the result of the dominant role played by ISI in Pakistani history.

IranSource provides a holistic look at Iran’s internal dynamics, global and regional policies, and posture through unique analysis of current events and long-term, strategic issues related to Iran. Walsh does not deny this assumption of the ‘lumpy stew of tribes, tongues and cultures’ (pg 54) but instead focuses on the reasons for the tensions such as religious differences, extremist groups, political power and military dominance that also play a part in geopolitical studies. This man with a conscience, who could no longer carry out the dictates of his agency and has resigned, provides Walsh with some closure, but, like so much regarding Pakistan, the real story remains unclear. The result is an ideal book for a reader with little or no exposure to Pakistan, who nevertheless wants to read one inclusive book that provides an accurate rendering of the fundamentals.

Forward movement on any front requires initiative from its key Members, developed and developing alike, to find common ground and make the hard decisions needed to bridge gaps. Dip Into NEW PAPERBACKS [jsb_filter_by_tags count="15" show_more="10" sort_by="total_products"/] A selection of recent paperbacks. His tenure coincided with some of the country’s most turbulent modern years: fraught elections, assassinations and military rule; a war next door and within; and a tenuous alliance with the United States fraying to the breaking point, particularly after American Special Forces found Osama bin Laden hiding inside Pakistan, and killed him.

With the worlds fifth largest population and a worldwide diaspora, it is remarkable how little understood Pakistan is. Benazir Bhutto was the leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and twice became president of Pakistan in the late 20 th Century, making her the first female president in a Muslim majority country. In Chapter 3, Walsh explores how Muhammad Ali Jinnah founded Pakistan in 1947, however, he reads this from a fanciful depiction in a children’s book which also deliberately downplays the role of the crumbling British Empire and the destruction caused. Over seven years later, Walsh’s second book “ The Nine Lives of Pakistan: Dispatches from a Divided Nation,” was published by Bloomsbury UK on September 3. For one thing, a towering man with a sullen face stands outside my room, preventing me from leaving.It appears significant since it reflects the strong religious values of the country and the role that plays in the tensions often perceived when someone thinks of Pakistan. Painting a vivid portrait of a country that has long been in flux, Walsh provides us with a narrative that is rich with nuanced storytelling as well as in-depth information about contemporary Pakistan and its complex social and political situation. With the Taliban feeling increasingly emboldened, President-elect Biden must adopt a new and more practicable strategy for the region that is not based solely on military and security compulsions but includes future-oriented economic and political plans, working with international organizations and partners to achieve common goals.

China’s harsh treatment of its own Muslim citizens in western Xinjiang province is likely to strain relations, no matter how much Prime Minister Imran Khan tries to glass over the story (or pretend he hasn’t read the reports of those abuses). However, by including others who were lower class or female as major roles in the book, there might have been a more complete overview and resulting discussion of the experience across all members of society.Through intelligent storytelling and honesty he leaves us wondering about the “what if’s” that leave us so frustrated with the country and also with the “what next” question hanging.