Pakistan : the US, geopolitics and grand strategies / edited by Usama Butt and Julian Schofield.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Butt, Usama.

Schofield, Julian.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geopolitics.

Pakistan--Foreign relations--United States.

Pakistan.

International relations.

United States.

United States--Foreign relations--Pakistan.

Physical Description:

xv, 272 pages : map ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Pluto Press ; New York : distributed in the United States of America exclusively by Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

Summary:

The Killing of Osama Bin Laden highlighted the tense relationship between the US and Pakistani governments. This book considers the evolving nature of that relationship and also examines Pakistan's dealings with other countries including China. Iran, Saudi Arabia and those within the European Union. It is unique in offering a broad perspective on Pakistan's regional relations, written by experts from both Pakistan and the West, making this book vital reading for anyone seeking a comprehensive account of the complexity of Pakistan's foreign relations. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Pakistan-US relations 13

1 Changing dynamics in the war on terror: The Islamic orientation of the Pakistani state and the Islamic reaction of the masses / Usama Butt Butt, Usama 15

Abstract 15

Introduction 15

Factors and actors: The construction of the Islamic orientation of the elite and the Islamic reaction of the non-elite 17

US policies: from 'betrayals' and Afghan Jihad to the war on terror 26

Present tense, future imperfect: the Islamic reaction and future trends 31

Conclusion 38

Notes 42

2 When realities collide: Differing US-Pakistan threat perceptions / Michael Rubin Rubin, Michael 45

Abstract 45

Subordination versus equality 46

Pakistan's Achilles' heel 49

The perfect storm 54

Lifting the cold war cover: mutual interests dwindle 57

Conclusion 59

Notes 60

3 The influence of domestic politics on the making of US-Pakistan foreign policy / Mariam Mufti Mufti, Mariam 64

Abstract 64

Introduction 64

Historical overview of US foreign policy towards South Asia 66

The influence of Pakistan's domestic context on

US-Pakistani relations 71

Re-evaluating US foreign policy 75

Conclusion 81

Note 82

4 Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States: a triangle of distrust / Nasir Islam Islam, Nasir 87

Abstract 87

Introduction 88

9/11: from pariah state to the major non-NATO ally 88

A double game, duplicity and the trust deficit 90

Trust deficit 93

US foreign aid: political expediency 96

The Coalition Support Fund and accountability 97

The Kerry-Lugar controversy 98

January 2010: a turning point? 100

Strategic dialogue 101

Person-to-person relations 102

Conclusion 104

Notes 106

5 Pakistan's quest for security and survival: US-Pakistan relations / Shamshad Ahmad Ahmad, Shamshad 110

Abstract 110

'The lost friend' 111

The balancing process 112

The historical perspective 113

The critical threshold 114

The Afghan nettle 117

The dilemma for Pakistan 119

The enigmatic relationship 121

The Kerry-Lugar fiasco and the new Hillary Clinton page 124

The new direction 125

Conclusion 127

Notes 129

6 US-Pakistan relations: the Af-Pak strategy and prospects of counter-terrorism cooperation / Ishtiaq Ahmed Ahmed, Ishtiaq 130

Abstract 130

Introduction 130

The Af-Pak strategy and its impact 133

Progress in counter-terrorism ties 136

Prospects of overcoming irritants 142

Notes 146

Part II Pakistan's foreign relations 149

7 Pakistan-China strategic relations, energy security and Pakistani counter-terror operations / Julian Schofield Schofield, Julian 151

Abstract 151

China-Pakistan relations 151

Pakistan's contemporary China policy 152

China and the challenge from India 154

China's Pakistan policy 155

Non-proliferation and China's strategic assistance to Pakistan 156

China's energy security goals and Pakistan 159

Stability in Xinjiang and Pakistani counter-terror operations 160

Policy implications and conclusion 161

Notes 163

8 US-Pakistan relations in a regional perspective: shifting perspectives from the Arab Gulf and the role of the European Union / Christian Koch Koch, Christian 170

Abstract 170

Introduction 171

The Arab Gulf perspective on the US-led war on terror 172

CC strategy in the new Great Game 176

Conclusion 184

Notes 185

9 Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations - an assessment / Gawdat Bhagat Bhagat, Gawdat 188

Abstract188

Introduction188

Historical background 190

Israel 192

Iran 194

Nuclear proliferation 197

Economic and military cooperation 199

The September 11, 2001 attacks 202

Conclusion: the way forward 203

Notes 204

10 Pakistan and Iran: a relationship in search of meaning / Harsh V. Pant Pant, Harsh V. 206

Abstract 206

Historical background on Pakistan-Iran ties 206

9/11 and its aftermath Recent trends in Pakistan-Iran ties 210

The regional dynamic 216

Conclusion 220

Notes 222

11 The nuclear question: nuclear security and the US and western concerns / Shaista Tabassum Tabassum, Shaista 225

Abstract 225

Introduction 226

The threat of nuclear terrorism 227

Background to the Pakistani nuclear programme 228

The nuclear show of power in South Asia 234

Strong pro-Taliban and anti-American sentiments 236

India's agreements with the United States 238

Command and control 239

Conclusion 241

Notes 245.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780745332079

0745332072

OCLC:

748328843