Devin T. Hagerty Livres

Focusing on the intricate politics and international relations of South Asia, this book examines the region's significance, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It highlights the shift in U.S. attention post-9/11, recognizing the risks of neglecting such a volatile area. The text delves into U.S. policies, particularly regarding Afghanistan, and underscores the democratic progress in Bangladesh and Pakistan, key Islamic states in the region.

Hagerty analyzes how India and Pakistan interacted in diplomatic and military crises before their 1998 nuclear tests. He presents detailed studies of the January 1987 Indo-Pakistani crisis, precipitated by India's Brasstacks military exercises, and the 1990 confrontation over Kashmir. Hagerty concludes that relations between India and Pakistan in recent years support the argument that nuclear proliferation does not necessarily destabilize international relations and may even reduce the risk of war.