Pak Af Equation and Future of Afghanistan

Contents: Foreword. Preface. I. Pak Af Equation: role of Pakistan in Afghanistan: 1. Early years. 2. Zia era and Afghanistan. 3. Withdrawal of Soviet Union to 9/11 carnage. 4. Rise of the Taliban. 5. Post 9/11 promises of strategic transformation and Musharraf\'s double game. 6. Zardari\'s and general Kayani\'s era: no second thoughts. 7. U.S. acceptance of Pakistan\'s negative role. 8. London Conference and beyond: Pakistan\'s maneuverings. 9. Likely future role: little or no change in Afghan policy. II. Future scenarios for Afghanistan and policy options for India: 1. Background. 2. Unfolding of U.S. Af Pak strategy. 3. Trends: implementing Af-Pak strategy. 4. Strengthening Afghan National Security Forces. 5. Democracy and Governance. 6. The Taliban\'s ascendancy. 7. Involving regional players. 8. Emerging scenarios and alternative futures. 9. Implications and policy options for India. 10. Conclusion.