When the convulsions of the Arab Spring first became manifest in Syria in March 2011, the Ba'athist regime was quick to blame the pro-tests on the 'Syrian Muslim Brotherhood' and its 'al-Qaeda affiliates'. But who are these Islamists so determined to rule a post-Assad Syria? This text presents a comprehensive account of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood's history to date.

The letters span four years of Faiz's incarceration, providing a window into Alys's daily life, her unwavering support for her husband, and her reflections on their shared values and struggles. Alys, a British-born journalist, had adopted Pakistan as her homeland after marrying Faiz in 1941. During Faiz's imprisonment, she worked for the Pakistan Times, editing its women's and children's pages, and continued to raise their two daughters, Salima and Muneeza, with resilience and grace .

Gwadar: Song of the Sea Wind by Salman Rashid is a visually rich and historically insightful travelogue that delves into the Makran coast of Pakistan, with a particular focus on Gwadar. Published in 2021 by Sang-e-Meel Publications, this 144-page hardcover book offers a blend of narrative storytelling and pictorial documentation, making it both informative and visually appealing. Commissioned by the Gwadar Development Authority, the book serves as a comprehensive introduction to Gwadar and its surrounding regions. Salman Rashid, a seasoned travel writer and fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, employs a unique narrative approach by retracing the route of Nearchus, a general in Alexander the Great’s army. This journey, which spans from Sonmiani to Jivani, offers readers a historical perspective on the region's evolution .

Popular consensus says that the US rose over two centuries to Cold War victory and world domination, and is now in slow decline. But is this right? History's great civilizations have always lasted much longer, and for all its colossal power, American culture was overshadowed by Europe until recently. What if this isn't the end? This text offers a compelling vision of America's future, both fascinating and unnerving. From the early American Republic, it takes us to the turbulent present, when, it argues, America is finally forging its own path. We can see the birth pangs of this new civilization in today's debates on guns, religion, foreign policy, and the significance of Trump. Should the coronavirus pandemic be regarded as an opportunity to build a new kind of society? What will its values be, and what will this new America look like?

The history of Kashmir is a story of long and bloody struggle to preserve its separate identity and to attain freedom from the yoke of the colonial powers. Jammu & Kashmir has always been considered as paradise on earth and every one had an eye and desired to have its control. Initially the Mughals, followed by the Sikhs and finally the Britishers had ruled the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The British Empire while departing left Jammu & Kashmir in limbo, which became a main source of friction between India and Pakistan.

On My Way is a poignant exploration of the writer's life experiences as a daughter, wife, and mother. While Mahvish is busy settling down in a new country far from her hometown of Lahore, Pakistan, she does everything to make sure not to lose herself in the process. Dealing with multiple firsts almost all at once, her struggles with a sudden, unexpected hysterectomy and a new chance at life force her to change perspectives. On My Way is a charming anecdote of Mahvish's personal experiences in an ever-changing landscape of womanhood, parenting, and an eventual expression of opinions on various subjects through her social media presence. Her story is as Pakistani as it is universal.

An absorbing comparison of 'the Islams' of Arabia and South Asia and how they interact through the vectors of trade, politics and migration.

The book you're referring to is Records of the Intelligence Department of the Government of the North-West Provinces of India during the Mutiny of 1857, edited by William Coldstream and preserved under the supervision of Sir William Muir. Originally published in 1902 by T. & T. Clark in Edinburgh, this two-volume set compiles correspondence and intelligence reports exchanged between British authorities and various regions during the 1857 uprising. The work provides detailed insights into the operations of the Intelligence Department in the North-West Provinces, covering areas such as Delhi, Cawnpore, and other significant locations. It includes letters, memoranda, and reports that shed light on the British response to the mutiny and the information networks they relied upon.

Though the Arab Spring has reverberated through the Middle East, largely leaving a path of destruction, the relative calm in the United Arab Emirates has offered a regional roadmap for stability. Domestic changes since 2000 have significantly altered the country's dynamics, firmly cementing power within Abu Dhabi. While Khalifa bin Zayed succeeded his father as emir of Abu Dhabi and UAE president in 2004, the Emirates' evolution has largely been accredited to Abu Dhabi's crown prince, Mohammed bin Zayed. His reign has been characterised by the rise of the security apparatus and a micromanaged approach to governance. Mohammed bin Zayed's strategy of fortification has focused on pre-empting threats from the UAE's native population, rather than from expatriates or foreign actors. As a result, he has consolidated power, distributing its administration among his tribal and kinship allies. In essence, Mohammed bin Zayed has driven modernisation in order to strengthen his grasp on power. This book explores Mohammed bin Zayed's regime security strategy, illustrating the network of alliances that seek to support his reign and that of his family. In an ever-turbulent region, the UAE remains critical to understanding the evolution of Middle Eastern authoritarian control.

"As a superstar who lives his life in the glare of cameras and headlines, much has been written about Shah Rukh Khan--his passion, his craft, his humility and the love he spreads around. But beyond the films, the news and the star persona is a man who has come to mean many different things to his ever-growing legion of fans. Whether as Rahul Raichand or Raj Malhotra, Mohan Bhargava or Rizwan Khan, Aman Mathur or Kabir Khan, the many roles that 'King Khan' has embraced for his films have become forever etched in the minds of countless moviegoers. This book presents portraits of the star's inspirational life and unearths what he means to people in every corner of the world--be it a taxi driver in Paris, an Irishwoman in London, three generations of women in a family in Pakistan or screaming fans across Europe, Asia, the US, the Middle East and, of course, India. As much a paean to Shah Rukh's career as a tribute to the actor himself, this book is a dream compendium of intimate stories, fan accounts and never-before-seen photographs of the man who rules the hearts of more than half the world's people-the star, the icon, the legend, SHAH RUKH KHAN."--Publisher's description

"Truman Locke is a television executive. His job - to seek out extraordinary people and stories to put on TV - gives him a licence for adventure; freedom to go almost anywhere and do almost anything, so long as he's successful. But now, things are going wrong. Under mounting pressure, his manoeuvring and risk taking start to slip out of control, bringing trouble and danger to his ordered world, jeopardizing everything. In Some Things You Should Know, this talented but flawed anti-hero tells his own story - one of lies, crime and complex relationships. It's a page-turning thriller, inspired by the realities of life in a glamorous but treacherous industry, exposing them in a way no book ever has before. Truman's experiences show what it's like to work at TV's cutting edge: what motivates TV producers, how they think and behave, and what it takes to succeed in a cut-throat creative business."

The Great Mughals presents the opulent, internationalist culture of Mughal Hindustan in the age of its emperors Akbar (r.1556-1605), Jahangir (r.1605-1627) and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1658). Describing the origins of Mughal art, it explores how an Iranian influence permeated the craft traditions of the Indian subcontinent.

"Medina Tenour Whiteman stands at the margins of whiteness and Islam. An Anglo-American born to Sufi converts, she feels perennially out of place--not fully at home in Western or Muslim cultures. In this searingly honest memoir, Whiteman contemplates what it means to be an invisible Muslim, examining the pernicious effects of white Muslim privilege and exploring what Muslim identity can mean the world over--in lands of religious diversity and cultural insularity, from Andalusia, Bosnia and Turkey to Zanzibar, India and Iran. Through her travels, she unearths experiences familiar to both Western Muslims and anyone of mixed heritage: a life-long search for belonging and the joys and crises of inhabiting more than one identity."--Dust jacket flap

"The World After Gaza takes the current war, and the polarized reaction to it, as the starting point for a broad reevaluation of two competing narratives of the last century: the Global North's triumphant account of victory over totalitarianism and the spread of liberal capitalism, and the Global South's hopeful vision of racial equality and freedom from colonial rule. At a moment when the world's balance of power is shifting, and the Global North no longer commands ultimate authority, it is critically important that we understand how and why the two halves of the world are failing to talk to each other. As old touchstones and landmarks crumble, only a new history with a sharply different emphasis can reorient us to the world and worldviews now emerging into the light. In this concise, powerful, and pointed treatise, Mishra reckons with the fundamental questions posed by our present crisis - about whether some lives matter more than others, how identity is constructed, and what the role of the nation-state ought to be. The World After Gaza is an indispensable moral guide to our past, present, and future."--Blurb.

This groundbreaking biography of Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia presents many startling new revelations, among them his role as an international revolutionary leader and his relationship with Winston Churchill. It highlights his early years as a Comintern operative, the context for his later politics as a leader of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The authors argue that in the 1940s, between the dissolution of the Comintern and the rise of NAM, Tito's influence and ambition were far greater than has been understood, extending to Italy, France, Greece and Spain via the international Communist networks established during the Spanish Civil War. Klinger and Kuljiš disclose for the first time the connection between Tito's expulsion from the Cominform and the Rome assassination attempt on the Italian Communist Party leader, Palmiro Togliatti—the man who had plotted to overthrow Tito.Tito's Secret Empire offers a pivotal contribution to our understanding of Tito as a figure of real, rather than imagined, global significance. This dazzlingly original book will reward all those who are interested in the history of international Communism, the Cold War and the Non-Aligned Movement, or in Tito the man—one of the most significant leaders of the twentieth century