Pakistan's ISI

A Concise History of the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate

Julian Richards

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Georgetown University Press
02 September 2024

Asian history; Espionage & secret services; Military intelligence

An introduction to Pakistan's ISI, which has been both an essential ally and problematic partner of the United States

Forged during the tumultuous aftermath of Partition in 1947, the Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI) has grown to become the preeminent intelligence service in Pakistan. Its capabilities are comprehensive, its remit covers both foreign and domestic intelligence, and it is one of the most feared and respected agencies of the Global South.

Pakistan's ISI provides an up-to-date and detailed introduction to the ISI and its historical evolution. The narrative is rooted in a deep and wide-ranging contextualization of the state of Pakistan and its security environment. The story is one of an agency that grew from humble beginnings into an extremely capable and robust force at the heart of power in the state. The ISI utilizes broad human intelligence networks and employs covert action and support for militants, particularly in its rivalry with India. As a crucial intelligence partner for the West during the Cold War and into the contemporary era, the ISI has been both an essential ally and problematic partner. The shadow of this agency continues to loom over Pakistan's democratic institutions.

This book will appeal to students, scholars, and general readers interested in intelligence and the politics and history of South Asia.

By: Julian Richards
Imprint: Georgetown University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781647124663
ISBN 10: 1647124662
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 02 September 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julian Richards is a professor of politics and security studies at the University of Buckingham, director of its Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies, and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is an expert on political violence in Pakistan and intelligence, and he was formerly a senior manager in the United Kingdom's intelligence community. He is the author of four books, including The Art & Science of Intelligence Analysis (2010).