Unraveling: Pakistan in the Age of Jihad - Softcover

Schmidt, John R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1250013917 ISBN 13: 9781250013910

Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 2012

Synopsis

The Unraveling is the clearest account yet of the complex, dangerous relationship between the leaders of Pakistan and jihadist groups---and how the rulers' decisions have led their nation to the brink of disaster and put the world at great risk.

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Review:

"The go-to book for readers who want an in-depth understanding of America's number one foreign policy conundrum: Pakistan...Essential." --Thomas W. Simons Jr., former U.S. ambassador to Pakistan

"Schmidt ornaments his polemic with personal anecdotes and hard-won insights. The book's final chapter [will] have you riveted." --The Washingtonian

"A rare, lucid take on the turmoil in Pakistan...Schmidt offers a cogent analysis of the havoc caused by a nettlesome concoction of feudal lords, strong military, American pressure, and radical Islamist factions all vying for dominance." --Kirkus Reviews

"Indispensable...Explains how various Pakistani regimes long nurtured extremist groups only to find themselves under attack from this same explosive element." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

John R. Schmidt teaches at the Elliott School for International Affairs at George Washington University. He served in the State Department during a thirty-year service career, including as Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad in the years leading up to 9/11.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1250013917
• ISBN 13: 9781250013910
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288