Pakistan a hard country by Anatol Lieven (Premium)

In “Pakistan: A Hard Country”, Anatol Lieven explores the complexities, contradictions, and resilience of Pakistan. Rather than portraying the country as a failed state, Lieven argues that Pakistan is “a hard country” to govern and reform — but not a soft or collapsing one. The book combines political analysis, historical context, and on-the-ground reporting to present a layered and empathetic portrait of the nation.