Category: Book Reviews
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Critical Issues Facing South Asia: Non-Traditional Challenges
Explore a detailed review of Critical Issues Facing South Asia: Politics, Security, and Non-Traditional Challenges, edited by Dr. Khurram Abbas. This comprehensive volume addresses pressing regional challenges, from strategic stability and cultural diplomacy to water security and emerging technologies, offering a youth-driven, interdisciplinary perspective.
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Pakistan Under Siege (Extremism, Society, and The State)
“Pakistan Under Siege” by Madiha Afzal examines the deep-rooted connections between extremism, terrorism, and state policies in Pakistan. Afzal critiques the nation’s educational system, legal Islamization, and foreign policy, offering a stark analysis of how these factors have fueled radicalism. A must-read for those exploring Pakistan’s complex socio-political landscape.
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“Indian Ocean as a New Political and Security Region” by Frédéric Grare & Jean-Loup Samaan
“The book ‘Indian Ocean as a New Political and Security Region’ explores the region’s strategic evolution, highlighting geopolitical shifts, security challenges, and the influence of major powers like China, India, and the US. While comprehensive, it often reflects a Western-centric perspective, overshadowing regional actors’ independent roles and strategies.”