The Impact of the Afghan-Soviet War on Pakistan

Description

Since December 1979, when Soviet troops first entered Afghanistan, the country has remained a focal point in regional and global politics. With a focus on the 1980s, The Impact of the Afghan-Soviet War on Pakistan delves into both Afghanistan’s history and the involvement of superpowers in shaping its present situation. Through the investigation of a complex and highly politicized war, the author demonstrates the direct correlation between Pakistan’s society, politics, and economy with the state of affairs in Afghanistan. In a world currently fighting the War on Terror, this book serves as a useful examination of the region and emphasizes that a peaceful Afghanistan is crucial for a peaceful Pakistan.

Table of Contents

1. Preface
2. Maps
3. List of Acronyms
4. Introduction
5. Chapter 1 The Land, People, and Economy of Afghanistan: A Historical Appraisal
6. Chapter 2 Afghanistan’s Internal Politics since the Twentieth Century
7. Chapter 3 Pakistan as a Front Line State During the Afghan-Soviet War
8. Chapter 4 Political and Economic Impact of The Afghan-Soviet War on Pakistan
9. Chapter 5 Social Impact of the Afghan-Soviet War on Pakistan
10. Chapter 6 The Impact of the Soviet Intervention on Afghanistan
11. Chapter 7 The Legacies of The Afghan-Soviet War in Pakistan
12. Conclusion
13. Bibliography
14. Index

Author Biography

Dr Imrana Begum is an Assistant Professor, with a focus on Pakistan Studies, at NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi. She completed her Master’s in History (1994) and PhD in European Studies (2010) from the University of Karachi. Her papers have been published locally and internationally with topics ranging from ‘The 18th Constitutional Amendment: A case study of FATA’ to ‘Chinese growing diplomatic, strategic and economic interest in Afghanistan’, and ‘Durand Line: A legacy of colonial rule’. The author has also presented papers at conferences around the world.