CIAO DATE: 08/2009
July 2009
Preface
Introduction
1. Why Pakistan?: History and Ideology
Community
Nation
Power
2. Who is a Pakistani?: Culture and Identity
Migrants and Natives
Sectarian myths and the politics of exclusion
Non-Muslims and the mirage of citizenship
3. The Burden of Islam: The Sacralization of Politics
Holy battles
In the name of Islam
The lure of Shariatization
4. The Dilemmas of Development: The Uncertainties of Change
Free and Unequal
Culture of Corruption
The Puritan Backlash
5. Between Crescent and Sword: Professionalizing Jihad
Forging an Islamic army
Jihadis and juntas
The wages of sin
6. Demons from Abroad: Enemies and Allies
Standing up to India
America's sullen mistress
Taking charge of Afghanistan
Epilogue
Resource link: Making Sense of Pakistan [PDF] - 786K