Pakistan’s Drift into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America’s War on Terror by Hassan Abbas

📘 Pakistan’s Drift into Extremism: Allah, the Army, and America’s War on Terror by Hassan Abbas
🕊️ A Deep Dive into the Roots of Radicalism in Pakistan

Explore the complex forces that propelled Pakistan toward extremism in this powerful and meticulously researched book by former government insider Hassan Abbas. Through a blend of historical narrative and frontline accounts, Abbas examines how religious ideology, military influence, and foreign policy—especially the post-9/11 U.S. War on Terror—have reshaped Pakistan’s political landscape 

🔍 What You’ll Discover:

• The military’s deep involvement in governance and the rise of radical groups

• How Islamic ideology and the state's Islamization policies fueled extremism

• Impacts of U.S. alliances and Afghanistan’s jihad on Pakistan’s internal stability

• Colonization of militant networks like the Taliban and Al Qaeda inside Pakistan

• Insightful profiles of jihadi groups and intelligence-sourced background on events like Operation Gibraltar and coups 

💡 Why You’ll Read It:

• Written from a unique dual perspective—insider and scholar 

• Combines compelling storytelling with rigorous historical and political analysis

• Offers both context and clarity on Pakistan’s path—and potential alternatives

• Essential reading for students, policy analysts, historians, and those following South Asian security