This book is a penetrating analysis of Pakistans foreign policy from the time of Independence in 1947 until the beginning of the new millennium.
The formulation of Pakistans foreign policy has been discussed from a fresh perspective. The author has tried to pragmatically examine the structural failures of Pakistans foreign policy-making process and calls for new thinking on various aspects of Pakistans foreign policy, with special emphasis on PakistanIndia relations vis--vis Kashmir, and suggests various policy options and indicates their possible consequences for Pakistan. The author makes a strong plea for realism and moderation, taking into account the best interests of Pakistan, particularly in view of the acquisition of nuclear weapons by both India and Pakistan.
The book is based on the authors personal observations and analysis during thirty-nine years of diplomatic service as Pakistans Ambassador and Special Envoy to various countries around the world.