“Dead Aid: Why aid is Not working and How there is a better way for Africa” by Dambisa Moyo
She emphasizes the importance of a trustworthy middle class for sustainable development, a factor undermined in aid-dependent environments where personal gain often takes precedence over public welfare.
Pakistan Under Siege: Extremism, Society, And the State
According to Madiha Afzal, extremism and terrorism in the region are products of Pakistan’s geopolitical history. The conflict between capitalism and communism introduced various militant groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban. With support from Pakistan, the US, and Saudi Arabia, capitalism prevailed in the conflict, leading to adverse consequences for Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Night Letters: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar and the Afghan Islamists Who Changed the World
The biographical book “Night Letters” is a thrilling source to delve deep into the history of Afghan conflict.
DISPATCHES OF RESILIENCE: THE FIGHT FOR LIFE IN PAKISTAN
Mohsin Dawar’s “Dispatches of Resilience: The Fight for Life in Pakistan” provides a poignant exploration of Pakistan’s socio-political landscape, particularly focusing on the challenges faced in Waziristan. Through a series of insightful dispatches, Dawar illuminates the historical context and enduring resilience of the Pashtun people amidst turmoil and external interventions.
