Crossed Swords: Pakistan, Its Army, and the Wars WithinBased on 30 years of research and analysis, this definitive book is a profound, multi-layered, and historical analysis of the nature and role of the Pakistan army in the country's polity as well as its turbulent relationship with the United States. Shuja Nawaz examines the army and Pakistan in both peace and war. Using many hitherto unpublished materials from the archives of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the General Headquarters of the Pakistan Army, as well as interviews with key military and political figures in Pakistan and the United States, he sheds light not only on the Pakistan Army and its US connections but also on Pakistan as a key Muslim country in one of the world's toughest neighborhoods. In doing so, he lays bare key facts about Pakistan's numerous wars with India and its many rounds of political musical chairs, as well as the Kargil conflict of 1999. He then draws lessons from this history that may help Pakistan end its wars within and create a stabler political entity. |
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Page 465
... Waheed had the wherewithal and the inclination to keep the army on the professional path of his predecessor . But Waheed had no illusions about his abilities in the political arena , confiding to me soon after taking over that he lacked ...
... Waheed had the wherewithal and the inclination to keep the army on the professional path of his predecessor . But Waheed had no illusions about his abilities in the political arena , confiding to me soon after taking over that he lacked ...
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... Waheed and his corps commanders had discussed the issue too and apparently under Waheed's guidance decided that both Ishaq and Sharif had to go to clear the decks . This would lead to fresh elections and perhaps new faces . Waheed then ...
... Waheed and his corps commanders had discussed the issue too and apparently under Waheed's guidance decided that both Ishaq and Sharif had to go to clear the decks . This would lead to fresh elections and perhaps new faces . Waheed then ...
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... Waheed's visit to Washington , he began the meeting by leaning across the table and abruptly snapping at Waheed : ' General ! You have been lying to us ! ' ( Referring to Pakistan's continuing efforts to enrich uranium ) . Waheed turned ...
... Waheed's visit to Washington , he began the meeting by leaning across the table and abruptly snapping at Waheed : ' General ! You have been lying to us ! ' ( Referring to Pakistan's continuing efforts to enrich uranium ) . Waheed turned ...
Contents
List of Photographs | ix |
List of Acronyms | x |
Preface and Acknowledgements | xv |
Copyright | |
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