Conflict Between India and Pakistan

Conflict Between India and Pakistan” by Peter Lyon provides a comprehensive examination of the enduring rivalry between India and Pakistan, tracing its historical roots and the various conflicts that have shaped their tumultuous relationship. Lyon explores key events, including the partition of British India, the Kashmir dispute, and the nuclear dynamics that have heightened tensions between the two nations.

Making Sense of Pakistan” by Farzana Shaikh critically examines the identity crisis and contradictions that have shaped Pakistan since its creation. The book explores how Pakistan’s founding ideology, rooted in Islam, has been contested by competing visions of nationalism, regionalism, and secularism.

Labor, Democratization and Development in India and Pakistan” by Christopher Candland explores the role of labor movements in shaping the political and economic landscapes of India and Pakistan. Candland examines how labor organizations have contributed to democratization processes, economic development, and social change in both countries, while also highlighting the differences in their trajectories.

Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Political Economy” by Sugata Bose and Ayesha Jalal provides a comprehensive overview of South Asia’s history from the decline of the Mughal Empire to the contemporary period. The book examines the region’s complex social, cultural, and political evolution, focusing on the impact of colonialism, the rise of nationalism, and the partition of India and Pakistan.

Pakistan: Manifest Destiny” by Atif F. Qureshi delves into the ideological, historical, and political foundations of Pakistan’s existence, focusing on the notion of “manifest destiny” as it applies to the country. The book examines how Pakistan’s creation and development have been driven by a unique blend of religious identity, geopolitical ambitions, and national aspirations

In “The Future of Pakistan,” edited by Stephen P. Cohen, various scholars and analysts assess the potential trajectories of Pakistan’s political, economic, and social future. The book explores critical challenges the country faces, including political instability, economic crises, terrorism, civil-military relations, and regional security issues

Perception, Politics, and Security in South Asia,” edited by P.R. Chari, Pervez Iqbal Cheema, and Stephen P. Cohen, analyzes the intricate relationship between perception and security in a region marked by political rivalry, especially between India and Pakistan.

‘A country of such striking natural beauty must, surely, at some period of its history have produced refined and noble people,’ writes Sir Francis Young husband in his History of Kashmir. So indeed, and during my own journey through Kashmir’s contemporary history, I have been privileged to make contact with some of them. In the […]

TREK to Pakistan” is a book penned by Ahmed Saeed in collaboration with K.H Mansoor, published in 2019. Ahmed Saeed, a scholar who earned his master’s degree in political science and history, held significant academic positions, including Chairmanship at the Department of History in Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College, Lahore, and Islamia College, Lahore. Notably, Saeed […]

THIS book deals with Muslim nationalism in Imperial India in its four aspects. The first stage in the growth of a national ism is the evolution of a group into a nation. This is mainly an historical development and occurs on the time-le”\Tel. Chapters I, 2, and 3 describe how the Indian Muslims came to […]