Warriors after War

Through a mixture of edited collections and single-authored volumes, the series aims both to examine how radical diversity has arisen in the religious and political constitution of society and to analyse the implications for the future so as to help ensure the harmonious relations between communities and the best practice of government. Studies in the History of Religious and Political Pluralism evaluate new trends and make available the findings of empirical research.

Richard Bonney’s recent publications include (2004), (Peter Lang, 2008) and (Peter Lang, 2009). Tahir Malik and Tridivesh Singh Maini previously collaborated in (2008).

«India and Pakistan have fought three wars since the Partition of the Subcontinent in 1947, but because of a shared history and culture, there are similarities between the two armies. ‘Warriors after War’ is a fascinating collection that illustrates this remarkable bond and underlines the need to humanize each other and work towards a more peaceful South Asia.» (Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University, Washington, DC) «This is a timely study, which illuminates key episodes in India and Pakistan’s enduring rivalry since 1947 [...]. The extensive interviews with twenty-six former Indian and Pakistani officers reveal the centrality and intractability of the Kashmir issue for regional peace. The interviews are enhanced with biographical notes along with a comprehensive introduction and conclusion.» (Professor Ian Talbot, Head of History, University of Southampton) «This is an interesting book which offers views, insights and analyses of the relations between India and Pakistan through the interviews with top 26 ex-military officials from both the nations. [...] Since these officials have been major stakeholders in history of relations between the two nations, thus, naturally it provides very insightful comments and suggestions regarding the bilateral relationship. This book could prove to be a useful collection for those officials, researchers, students as well as general readers who wish to understand the complexities involved in India-Pakistan relations and are in search for some appropriate and good answers.» (Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastav, Journal of Defence Studies)

Leseprobe

Contents: Richard Bonney: General Editor’s Introduction – Tahir Malik/Tridivesh Singh Maini/Richard Bonney: Introduction – Richard Bonney: Conclusion – Richard Bonney: Appendix I: Reviving the ‘Paradigm Shift’: Towards a Settlement of the Kashmir Dispute – Richard Bonney: Appendix II: Washington Declaration, 31 July-1 August 2008 – Richard Bonney: Appendix III: Road Map towards Peace, 10-12 January 2010 – Richard Bonney: Appendix IV: Memorandum on Present Realities, Transitions and Resolution in Kashmir, 4 November 2010 – Ahmer Bilal Soofi: Appendix V: Planning the Dialogue – Richard Bonney: Appendix VI: Pakistan: Islam’s Predicament with Modernity and the Issue of Self-Identity. Inhaltsverzeichnis