Pakistan's ISI

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The book delves into the history and evolution of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) in Pakistan, established post-Partition in 1947. It examines the ISI's transformation into a dominant intelligence agency, highlighting its extensive human intelligence networks and covert operations, particularly against India. As a significant intelligence ally during the Cold War and beyond, the ISI has also been a tool for military regimes, raising complex issues regarding its role in fostering extremism and its impact on Pakistan's political landscape and international relations.