Pakistan’s Drift into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America’s War on Terror
Allah, the Army, and America's War on Terror
Publication Specifications
Publisher: Routledge / M.E. Sharpe 路 2004
Author: Dr. Hassan Abbas
Translations: Urdu, Japanese Editions
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Digital & Audio
A pioneering investigation into the interplay between civil-military governance, intelligence agencies, and Islamic political groups in Pakistan following 9/11 and the American intervention in Afghanistan.
“One of the most perceptive studies of the civil-military balance and security dilemmas in contemporary Pakistan.”
International Editions & Translations
Global CirculationSouth Asian Academic Press
Authorized regional translation and institutional distribution across South Asia.
Indian Subcontinent Edition
Published and circulated across university libraries, research centers and academic repositories.
Tehran Academic Press
Specialized regional translation with scholarly critical apparatus and historical commentary.
Monograph & Seminar Edition
Circulated in major international libraries and university research archives.
Critical Acclaim & Academic Reviews
“A compelling narrative filled with insider knowledge and balanced academic scholarship.”
— Washington Post Book World
“Combines deep archival scholarship with accessible, lucid prose. An indispensable reference for scholars, students, and general readers alike.”
— Scholarly Press Review
40+ International Lectures & University Keynotes
Course Syllabi & Examination Adoption
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