Ties that Bind: Essays on Pakistan-Africa Relations
(History | Economy | Diplomacy)
| Author: Dr. Tughral Yamin Binding: Kindle E-Book | Paperback (Amazon) Pages: 360 Language: English ISBN: 978-969-448-787-8 Price: Kindle E-Book: USD8 | Paperback (Amazon): USD30 Publisher: Content |  |
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About the Book
Africa has traditionally been viewed through a colonial lens as a ‘dark’ continent requiring civilization – perpetuating stereotypes that overlook its rich culture and pre-colonial history.
Despite Africa’s proximity to Asia and ancient maritime links with South Asia, Pakistan has produced insignificant literary or scholarly work on Africa, while policymakers have mostly overlooked the continent’s importance.
Ties That Bind offers expert insights and diplomatic accounts to provide a nuanced understanding of Africa beyond colonial narratives. The book explores Africa’s diverse regions – East, North, West, Central, and South – examining political dynamics, economic prospects, and global powers’ strategic interests. It studies historical connections and potential future cooperation between Pakistan and African nations, including military contributions, counter-piracy efforts, and transnational Baloch ethnicity.
This collected work by scholars and practitioners aims to highlight Africa’s significance to readers, portraying the continent’s true vibrancy. The book intends to provide policy planners with a foundation for enhancing diplomatic and economic relations with African nations while stimulating scholarly discourse and research.
About the Author
Dr. Tughral Yamin is a distinguished scholar and former military officer with extensive expertise in strategic studies, international security, and peacekeeping. He served in the elite 7 Frontier Force Regiment of the Pakistan Army, retiring as a brigadier after 36 years of service. In recognition of his meritorious contributions, he was awarded the Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military). His military career included prestigious command, staff, and instructional roles.
Following retirement, Dr. Yamin transitioned into academia. He was the first scholar to earn a PhD from the Department of Defence & Strategic Studies at Quaid-i-Azam University, focusing on weapons of mass destruction and strategic stability in South Asia. He has held key teaching and research positions at NUST and National Defence University, serving as the founding associate dean of the Centre for International Peace & Stability (CIPS) at NUST.
A leading authority on peacekeeping, he has authored several books and research articles. His books include UN Peacekeeping Operations in Somalia (1992-1995), where his unit participated with distinction, and International Peacekeeping: Perspectives from Pakistan, published by IPS.
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