Bangladesh and Pakistan: Flirting with Failure in South Asia by William B. Milam

Description: Bangladesh and Pakistan by William B. Milam, Professor William B. Milam Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Examines the political and religious realities of Bangladesh and Pakistan, especially the al-Qaeda-linked jihadi networks that threaten to permanently turn Pakistan into an ideological state. This book also considers Islams influence on the culture of both societies, and, in turn, the influence of these cultures on the tone of Islam. Publisher Description This book is a sympathetic, frank and nuanced account of the political, social and economic trajectories of Bangladesh and Pakistan since they separated in 1971, by an author who served as US ambassador to both countries. It draws also on William Milams continuing close monitoring of the evolution of Bangladesh and Pakistan in subsequent years, and his research into their histories and cultures. Pakistan has evolved into a praetorian state which seems mired in a vicious circle of army interventions overturning corrupt and inept civilian governments. The political implosion of 2007, precipitated by the tunnel-vision politics of the military and of its leader, General Musharraf, may, possibly, mark a watershed, while widespread dismay over the assassination of Benazir Bhutto could yet mobilise the people behind a campaign for unfettered civilian rule. In contrast, even though the Bangladesh Army returned to the political fray in January 2007, after a seventeen-year hiatus, it seems intent on turning power back to civilians as soon as it can. In 1990, that Army bowed out of politics after a checkered history of similar interventions in Bangladeshs first two decades. Several other motifs cut across the political themes that underpin this book, religion being the most prominent one. Having become an ideological state some years ago, Pakistan is now in danger of becoming an Islamic state, while all the while facing attack from an al Qaeda-linked jihadi network. Bangladeshi society is not yet Islamicised to anywhere near the extent of Pakistan, yet poor governance has exposed fault lines that jihadi groups in the region seek to exploit. Author Biography William B. Milam is a Senior Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC. He retired from the U.S. Foreign Service at the end of July 2001. Details ISBN 0199326711 ISBN-13 9780199326716 Title Bangladesh and Pakistan Author William B. Milam, Professor William B. Milam Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 256 Publisher OUP India GE_Item_ID:134341749; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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