Pakistan: The Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Rise of Terrorism

Pakistan: The Taliban, al Qaeda, and the Rise of Terrorism
ISBN-10
1440837619
ISBN-13
9781440837616
Series
Pakistan
Category
Political Science
Pages
217
Language
English
Published
2018-06-15
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
William J. Topich

Description

This single-volume work documents Pakistan's troubled history, which has led to current global insecurities and created a breeding ground for radical insurgency and terrorism. • Offers a comprehensive look at the broad range of terrorist and insurgent groups operating in Pakistan • Examines the nature of Pakistan's response to combating these groups from within and addresses complex questions regarding whether its policies facilitate or obstruct the violence • Covers heated issues such as U.S. drone strikes in the region that target various radical groups as well as relations between the United States and Pakistan • Considers Pakistan's future prospects in terms of the growth of radicalized activity, the nation's internal political struggles, and the survival of the state

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