Pakistan's Quagmire Security, Strategy, and the Future of the Islamic-nuclear Nation

"Pakistan's Quagmire encapsulates Pakistan's current problems and their genesis. It offers a detailed read on issues that occupy considerable space even outside Pakistan such as the army's omni-present role, the Islamists, the existential threat at the hands of al Qaeda and Tehrike Taliban Pakistan, and also puts fears of an Islamist or military re-takeover in a realistic perspective. It is a useful guide and analysis on the present day Pakistan for those interested in this turbulent region."-Imtiaz Gul, author of The Most Dangerous Place: Pakistan's Lawless FrontierPakistan, the only country in the Islamic world that was formed in the name of Islam, is a nuclear power. Today, Pakistan is struggling for its very existence and is at war with itself.Pakistan's Quagmire focuses on the insurgency in Pakistan, a security problem not only for the country, but also for the region and the rest of the world. To foster a thorough understanding of the many aspects of the issue, this collection of essays looks at both theoretical and practical aspects of the problem, from international relations, conflict processes, and political Islam, to the annihilation of the TTP, the presence of Al-Qaeda in tribal regions, and the role of Pakistani military and agencies.The essays are contributed by international scholars, journalists, economists, nuclear security experts, security analysts, and strategists. A unique contribution, Pakistan's quagmire is an essential resource for anyone looking to better grasp the quagmire caused by insurgency and the ongoing war on terror in Pakistan.Usama Butt is a political and security researcher/analyst based in the UK. An op-ed columnist at Khaleej Times, he has written for many other newspapers and blogs in the UK, Middle East and Pakistan. His specialties lie in global Islamist Movements and the Middle Eastern/South Asian regions.N. Elahi is a doctoral candidate at the War Studies Department of King's College London. He also holds a Master's degree in Intelligence and International Security from King's College London, UK.