Making Sense of Post Covid-19 Politics

Description

Thanks to the efforts of 12 contributors, all respected scholars and researchers, Lightstone Publishers is proud to present Making Sense of Post COVID-1 9 Politics, an incisive and in-depth look at the economic, social, political and cultural topography created as a result of COVID-19. The book focuses on the myriad issues stemming from COVID-19, and provides a comprehensive study of how various spheres of governance, finance, international relations, tech, and more, have been impacted.

THIS BOOK WAS SUPPORTED BY THE KARACHI COUNCIL OF FOREIGN RELATIONS

Reviews

“The book is a remarkable compilation of articles from acknowledged experts. It should be vital reading for an insight into the post COVID-19 environment. It is a masterful comprehensive survey of the pandemic and its impact.” ― General Jahangir Karamat, Former Chief of Army Staff, Diplomat and Professor

“A global pandemic COVID 19 has changed the world. It is the biggest catastrophe in recent times and its full impact is yet to be felt. “Making Sense of Post COVID-19 Politics” is an excellent study into the economic and social cost of the pandemic and its impact on international politics.” ― Zahid Hussain, Journalist

“A timely and must-read book that will enhance our understanding of the post-COVID world in its different dimensions. It brings together some of Pakistan’s most distinguished academics and analysts to examine key issues that will shape the future.”

― Maleeha Lodhi, Diplomat and Journalist

“Generating knowledge in times of information overload can bring thematic clarity. The book seeks to do just that for the post COVID-19 world. It looks at issues of human security and human survival and examines the sustainability of the liberal capitalist model. It is an important starting point for critical engagement with key issues emerging in contemporary Pakistan.” ― Sherry Rehman, Politician

“The book is pioneering in nature and indicative in style. It dwells on questions thrown up by COVID -19. The contributors are all established scholars in their respective fields. The editors have managed to create a sequence across eleven chapters starting with thematic issues and rounding it off with regional and domestic challenges and prospects. The breadth of the subject covered is impressive. It includes security threats, major power tussles, economic divide, human security, and the failure of collective humanitarian response mechanisms. Additionally, and commendably, the roping in of Kashmir and the 18th Amendment into the scholarly debate is very timely. The book is an interesting read and provides an overall understanding of the myriad challenges emanating from COVID -19 which, if not tackled effectively and comprehensively and at the earliest possible, would affect us all in far-reaching ways at all levels. I am sure the book will help generate focused and constructive discussion on the subjects in the months ahead.” ― Abdul Basit, Career Diplomat

“A bird’s-eye view of the changed and rapidly- evolving geopolitical landscape, the book is a useful and timely compilation of work by eminent Pakistani scholars and area specialists and anHuma Baqai, essential read for all those trying to map and make sense of the post pandemic world.”― Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister

Editors Biography

Dr. Huma Baqai is Associate Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Associate Professor of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts at IBA Karachi. She was also associated with Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. Her teaching and research experience spans over a period of 25 years. She is a member Prime Minister’s Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs, member Advisory Committee on Status of Women, Government of Sindh and Vice Chairperson, Karachi Council on Foreign Relations. She has been a part of Track-II and Track 1.5 diplomacy between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Dr. Nausheen Wasi is Assistant Professor at the Department of International Relations, University of Karachi. She has over 20 years experience in research and teaching. She is visiting faculty at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), National Institute of Management (NIM) and a visiting fellow at Air War College, Karachi. She also worked at the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA) for four years.