The Unravelling: Pakistan in the Age of Jihad

The Unravelling: Pakistan in the Age of Jihad by John R. Schmidt is a rigorous, deeply informed, and sobering examination of one of the most complex geopolitical situations of the contemporary era: the increasing instability of Pakistan and the role that radical Islamism has played in shaping the country's trajectory. Schmidt, a former US diplomat with direct experience of Pakistan, writes with insider authority and genuine analytical depth.

The book traces the historical, political, and social forces that have brought Pakistan to its current state — the legacy of Partition, the influence of Zia-ul-Haq's Islamisation programme, the role of the military and ISI, the relationship with Afghanistan and the Taliban, and the growing power of jihadi networks that pose an existential threat to the Pakistani state itself. Schmidt engages these forces with clarity and without ideological axe-grinding.

For anyone who wants to understand Pakistan — one of the world's most important and most dangerous countries — beyond the headlines, The Unravelling is an essential resource. Written with the specificity that only genuine expertise can produce.

Product Details

Author: John R. Schmidt
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN-13: 9780230768093
Dimensions: Approx. 20 × 13 × 2 cm
Weight: Approx. 0.28 kg
Delivery Time: 3–5 Business Days