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Fighting to the End: The Pakistan Army's Way of War Hardcover – 19 Jun 2014

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A provocative but historically justified look at the security narrative scribed and fiercely protected by the Pakistan military since its 1947 inception. (Thomas F. Lynch III, Book of the year 2014, The War on the Rocks)

Fairs book, based on a meticulous analysis of literature published by Pakistans military, persuasively demonstrates that the delusions of grandeur which drive the countrys security establishment are rooted in fatal distortions of history. (Kapil Komireddi, Book of the year 2014, New Republic)

the book represents a valuable contribution to the literature. It has been deeply and thoroughly researched, with an extensive analysis of the official documents of the Pakistan army previously overlooked by scholarship on the subject. (Filippo Boni, Commonwealth and Comparative Politics)

a very important work which should be made available to as wide an audience as possible (R. F. Rosner, The Royal Society for Asian Affairs)

About the Author

C. Christine Fair is an Assistant Professor in the Security Studies Program within Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. She previously served as a senior political scientist with the RAND Corporation, a political officer with the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan in Kabul, and a senior research associate at USIP's Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention. Her research focuses on political and military affairs in South Asia.

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  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford (19 June 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0199892709
  • ISBN-13: 978-0199892709
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 3.3 x 16.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #66,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 starsa must read for anyone interested in South Asian politics.
By M. S. R. on 13 February 2015
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Meticulously researched and sometimes too much academic, Fair's analysis explains most of the Pakistan's irrational decisions since independence. Contrary to my expectation, the book is not just about Pak army. It also touches upon other important historical issues which remain relevant today - like the circumstances of Pak's creation, legacy of British Raj and British policies, nuclear proliferation, relationship with Afghan, US and China. Fair contrasts historic events and Pak's way of seeing them.

One of my favorite parts was when Fair writes about US teaching Pak how to tackle communist guerrilla warfare in the 1960s. Pak analysts start thinking how they will use the same guerrilla techniques to 'liberate' what they see as 'India occupied Kashmir'.

Fair also discusses the various kinds Islamist terrorist groups operating in Pakistan. They are not an monolithic entity, are not centrally organised and not all are state/ISI controlled. She debunks the popular myth and shows that Pak state's use of Islamist terror proxies precedes the Soviet invasion and US/Saudi financing. Her conclusions, backed up by solid research - are not something to be happy about. Nuclear-ised Pak's civilisational hatred for 'Hindu' India, will lead to many more conflicts/terrorist attacks in future.

Shortcomings of this book: doesn't elaborate on Pak's relations with China and Gulf Monarchies. Gulf Princes have been buying land, bailing out Pak, providing refuge to exiles, hunting endangered birds, and talk about renting Pak's nuke to balance Israel or Iran's nukes.
Also, it does not talk about how Pak army has become a landowning class and has wide business interests. Not all Pak officers spend time thinking about strategic issues.

Took one * because of Amazon's amazing delivery service, sending the product via India Post. I don't live in Central Africa but it took them 25 days to deliver this.
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5.0 out of 5 starsC.Christine Fair's book Fighting to the End is a must must read.. she shows the mirror to the Pak Army
By shekhar on 11 November 2014
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C. Christine Fairs book is a very well researched one which shows the mirror to the Pakistan State. This book is a must have for all India Pakistan watchers, particularly in the context of the new Nawaz Sharif Government, the Qadir & Khan protests, US leaving Afghanistan, a BJP Government in India and China’s patience running out with Pakistan.
She is assumes based on hard data and evidence of history, that even if India were to make a deal on Kashmir which is (highly unlikely) the Pakistani Army or Government or people will never give up war and would never want India to prosper and become a regional power.
A lot of insights on the Pakistan Army make this book a fascinating read. Many peaceniks in India and hawks across the border have not liked what she has written but for a neutral nonmilitary observer and a student of history like me, I thought it is a very nice, in your face no nonsense book on Pakistan Army.
But after reading the book one can’t help thinking that clearly war is no answer and I hope the Pakistani Army moves away from revisionism, forgets the two nation theory stops terror in its backyard and focuses on putting its economy back in shape. But is that possible?
I highly recommend this book to all India Pakistan watchers worldwide. I can wait for her next book which promises to be even more fascinating. I have seen Elias Davidsson’s criticism of her and I disagree with his views. I view fair as a very balanced academician and writer.
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4.0 out of 5 starsbit slow and overtly scholar like at times but a great read none then less
By RISHI ARORA on 4 October 2014
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fascinating insight into the Pakistan army, bit slow and overtly scholar like at times but a great read none then less.
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4.0 out of 5 starsVery well researched.A good reference book indeed.
By Jagdish Devgan on 26 June 2015
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I am impressed by the level of research the author has done for this work.She has such a detailed insight into the making of collective mindset of Pakistan Army.For an outsider,it is always difficult to comprehend why Pakistan is so negatively focused towards its bigger neighbor.After reading her,I am further convinced (as Author seems to conclude) that even some concessions by India on territories in Kashmir will not solve the problem of anti-India mindset of Pakistan Army.On the other hand,It shall whet their appetite further.So the malaise is much deeper.In the interests of humanity,I wish that better sense prevails in the long run in Pakistan,by some divine intervention.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGood book. Gives the inner workings of the notorious ...
By Ashwani Sinha on 1 April 2015
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Good book. Gives the inner workings of the notorious Pakistan Army in a readable form. Recomemded for all students of military history with special relevance to the pakistan army.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn Eye opener
By Rahul on 31 January 2016
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I enjoyed reading this book. As an Indian reader I find this book very interesting. It's incredible how a foreign (American ) author has done so much research to try and understand the various geopolitical issues of Pakistan and the sub continent. This book gives brilliant insights into various stakeholders within Pakistan send their ideologies. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the geoplotics of south asia and most importantly the pakistani army and various religious organisations within Pakistan.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIf you want to know why Pakistan is the way ...
By Surya on 11 July 2015
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If you want to know why Pakistan is the way it is, why it always wants to go to war with India, what is its script, relations between Afganistan and pakistan, why they are the way they are, tracing back to the British Raj and many more facts, then read this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis book is an outstanding work to understand psyche of ...
By Ajay on 19 January 2015
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This book is an outstanding work to understand psyche of a Pakistani Army officer. The writer has done a commendable research on the subject and covers all aspects. A must read for all who are interested in study of strategic affairs in South Asia.
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