America's Tortured Relationship with Islamabad: US-Pakistan Diplomatic Tensions & Geopolitical Challenges | Political Analysis & International Relations Insights" 使用场景: Perfect for political science students, historians, and policymakers researching US-Pakistan relations, Cold War dynamics, or South Asian geopolitics.

Though this book's title suggests mere policy prescription, No Exit contributes in several ways. First, before wading into policy, the author faces head-on the question of how an American audience should view the country that is the subject of the book. Some classic works on Pakistan have described the main power centers in the country -- think Haqqani or Nasr. Others have tackled isolated questions: for instance, whether or not the government is headed for failure. But, in addition to covering those details, this book stands out in its description of the four partially-contradictory lenses through which Americans might view Pakistan. This shows implicitly how much outsiders can miss by seeing the country through a single lens.Second, No Exit provides a helpful historical overview of US-Pakistan relations, including incidents that have unfolded recently. The historical sections are well-written and feature recaps of some interesting interactions between the author and Pakistani figures, sometimes at key moments. Third, Markey outlines the main strands of anti-Americanism in the country: different groups have different primary complaints about the US relationship. Finally, the book engages in policy prescription not by presenting a silver bullet but by sketching out three main approaches that are available to the US; he explains the benefits and pitfalls of each one and explains why elements of each may need to factor into policy.