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Pakistan: A State of Instability

Rivalry between India and Pakistan has sparked into war three times since 1947 and the risks of further conflict seemed high in early 2002. War in South Asia would be a catastrophe, yet both sides brandish their missiles and nuclear weapons. We look at the troubled history of Pakistan and its relationship with India. What are the prospects for reform in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, following the military coup of 1999 and the US 'war on terrorism' launched after 11th September 2001?

Published: January 2002 ISBN: 0850487455

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