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Storm Warning Robin Brooke-Smith

Storm Warning By Robin Brooke-Smith

Storm Warning by Robin Brooke-Smith

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The Afghan-Pakistan Borderlands are pivotal to international security. They are often dangerous, strategically crucial and little explored by outsiders. Robin Brooke-Smith provides a new perspective on Northwest Pakistan in this first-hand account of his years in this troubled region.

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Storm Warning: Riding the Crosswinds in the Pakistan-Afghan Borderlands by Robin Brooke-Smith

The Afghan-Pakistan Borderlands are pivotal to international security. They are often dangerous, strategically crucial and little explored by outsiders. Robin Brooke-Smith provides a new perspective on Northwest Pakistan in this first-hand account of his years in this troubled region. Tracing the build-up to 9/11 and the upheaval that has followed, this is a captivating behind-the-scenes look into the regional fulcrum of global jihad. Recounting his experiences as Principal of the prestigious Edwardes College in Peshawar, the author explores the creation and growing influence of the Taliban, and provides a unique and close-up view into this fascinating area. This book is illuminating reading for all those interested in Pakistan, Afghanistan and the turbulent recent history of the borderlands of the 'AfPak' region.

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A Remarkable Memoir - Robert Fisk, The Independent North-West Pakistan and the Afghan Borderland is one of the most fascinating and ruggedly beautiful places I've ever visited. It is also a place of great political tensions and one, which I feel we should all know and understand much better. Robin Brooke-Smith's book Storm Warning is an invaluable account of life among the people of the region by someone who knows and understands the subject at first hand. Michael Palin. Storm Warning is a fascinating and controversial adventure behind the scenes in Peshawar and Northwest Pakistan - a troubled and dangerous place that is the fulcrum of global jihad. It tells of the military's role in the creation and growth of the Taliban and other extremist groups. It provides a fascinating close-up of new and important voices in a place and time that gets more critical by the day. Ahmed Rashid, Author of Descent into Chaos During Robin's time as principal at Edwardes College, I was Chief Secretary of the NWFP Government and we became friends. What he writes has an authentic touch to it. The realism of the story provides a fascinating avenue for the reader to get behind the scenes of a place of great importance. Khalid Aziz, former Chief Secretary of NWFP. Storm Warning represents a great insight into the everyday life and the challenges in this tumultuous region. It is a clear and amazingly accurate description of the situation in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, where the delicate frontier between Christianity and Islam reflects the volatility of the political background. Lord Ahmed of Rotherham. Robin Brooke-Smith gives a voice to real people, going about their everyday lives, while events were unfolding that would literally change our world. Every chapter leaves you saying 'what next'. I commend this excellent book to the professional and interested layman alike. -General Sir David Richards

About Robin Brooke-Smith

Robin Brooke-Smith completed his PhD at the University of Birmingham in International Education Leadership. He was Principal of Edwardes College, University of Peshawar in Pakistan, Principal of the University of Toronto Schools and a Holgate Fellow at Grey College Durham University. He has taught at Shrewsbury School and Backwell School in Bristol, and was Assistant Director of the British Council in Tanzania. Most recently, he was Director of Consultancy Services at the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth at the University of Warwick. He is currently a writer and international educational consultant.

Table of Contents

Preface by Khalid Aziz, Former Chief Secretary of NWFP Government Part One: WANTED A Thousand miles to Babylon Bishop to King Three Part Two: TO THE FRONTIER The Fish in the Water are Thirsty. Part Three: UNDER THE PEEPUL TREE Liberal 'Madrassa' Cranes and Parakeets Part Four: WIDER HORIZONS, SHIFTING SANDS Will there be Gunships overhead? Eid Greetings and Merry Christmas The Bishop, the Governor and the Elder Statesman Four Bad Tempered Camels Part Five: STORM AND TERROR Storm Clouds Conspiracy We're shining Sword Dancers, Marching Bands, and Fire 9/11 and the Bloody Aftermath EPILOGUE : End Game Index

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GOR013392736
9781780764085
1780764081
Storm Warning: Riding the Crosswinds in the Pakistan-Afghan Borderlands by Robin Brooke-Smith
Robin Brooke-Smith
Used - Like New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20121207
320
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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