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The book explores the history and evolution of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) in Pakistan, established after the 1947 Partition. It details the ISI's rise as a powerful intelligence agency, known for its extensive human intelligence networks and covert operations, particularly against India. The agency's dual role as a key ally to the West during the Cold War and a tool for military regimes highlights its complex nature. As Pakistan faces rising challenges, the ISI's influence raises critical questions for its political landscape and international relations.
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Pakistan's ISI, Julian C. Richards
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Pakistan's ISI
- Subtitle
- A Concise History of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Julian C. Richards
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9781647124670
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the history and evolution of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) in Pakistan, established after the 1947 Partition. It details the ISI's rise as a powerful intelligence agency, known for its extensive human intelligence networks and covert operations, particularly against India. The agency's dual role as a key ally to the West during the Cold War and a tool for military regimes highlights its complex nature. As Pakistan faces rising challenges, the ISI's influence raises critical questions for its political landscape and international relations.