Pakistan Between Mosque and Military by Husain Haqqani

Pakistan Between Mosque and Military

📘 By Husain Haqqani
Paper Quality: A5 Maat Paper

🔹 Publisher: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
🔹 Latest Edition Available

"Pakistan Between Mosque and Military" is a deeply researched and insightful book that explores the historical and ongoing relationship between Pakistan’s military and Islamist groups. Written by Husain Haqqani, a former diplomat and scholar, the book provides a critical analysis of how Pakistan's military has influenced religious movements for strategic and political purposes.

Key Themes & Insights:

✅ Historical Context – Examines Pakistan’s formation, the role of Islam in its identity, and its early political struggles
✅ Military’s Role – Explores how Pakistan’s army has used religion to maintain power
✅ Rise of Extremism – Analyzes the military’s alliances with Islamist groups over the decades
✅ U.S.-Pakistan Relations – Looks at Pakistan’s geopolitical strategies and its complex relationship with the West
✅ Impact on Democracy – Discusses how military interventions and religious influences have weakened democratic institutions

Why Read This Book?

📘 Well-Researched & Scholarly – Written by a former ambassador & expert on South Asian politics
📘 Balanced Perspective – Provides a critical yet insightful view on Pakistan’s policies
📘 Relevant to Current Affairs – Helps understand Pakistan’s domestic & foreign policy challenges
📘 Engaging & Informative – Ideal for readers interested in history, politics, and international relations

Who Should Read This?

✔️ Students & Researchers – Valuable for political science & history scholars
✔️ Policy Analysts & Diplomats – A must-read for those in international relations & security studies
✔️ General Readers Interested in Pakistan’s Politics – Explains the country’s complex civil-military relations