On the Abyss - Pakistan After the Coup

Author: Tariq Ali
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 280
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8172233892

Description

An attempt to understand the enormity of the crisis facing Pakistan.

Will Gen. Pervez Musharraf be able to save the country from economic ruin, control corruption, curb the fundamentalists, keep the army happy and yet make peace with India? As several Pakistani contributors themselves point out, all this is highly unlikely. But if Musharraf fails, the fundamentalists are waiting to take over.

Contents

From the Publisher

Acknowledgements

1. In the Doghouse

2. The Last, Losing Bet

3. March of the Generals

4. Fundamental Flaws

5. Who Owns Pakistan?

6. Will Two and Two Equal Five?

7. Pity the Nation

8. Military Medium

9. Talking with the 'Enemy'

10. 'Navel' Offensive

11. The Indus Person

12. Notes on Contributors