Mahmood, Sohail

Sohail Mahmood is a Professor of the Department of Politics & IR, International Islamic University, Islamabad. Before he was the Associate Dean of the Department of International Relations at Preston University in Islamabad. With a Ph.D. in Political Science from Northern Arizona University, he is one of the leading experts in the world on Musharraf and Pakistan and has published dozens of books and articles on the issue. He has written several books and monographs, as the last "Good Governance Reforms Agenda in Pakistan: Current Challenges", Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, New York, USA, 2007.

ARTICLES (15)

From Gen. Pervez Musharraf to Mr. Pervez Musharraf

The First Step in the Planned Transition to Civilian Rule in Pakistan

By Sohail Mahmood, 13th December 2007

Positive developments in Pakistan include Gen. Musharraf’s decision to step down as chief of the army and promise to lift the state of emergency, as well as the appointment of pro-Western General Kiyani as Musharraf’s successor. Obstacles include attempting to hold fair elections within a country that is plagued by strong corruption at the governmental level. These elections will be a vital part of the transformation to civil rule, which will be a key stepping stone in helping Pakistan come out of its severe political crisis, argues the author.

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An Urgent Call for a New Dialogue between the West and the Islamic Civilization

War of the Minds

By Sohail Mahmood, 27th October 2007

Soul searching, an atmosphere of toleration and respect and a dialogue among the civilizations (the West and Islam). Mutual respect, justice and equity and the rejection of bigotry and hatred; all basic humans values that the West and Islam have in common. Why then is a dialogue between these two civilizations so hard?

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Pakistan: General Musharraf’s Election Bid, the Supreme Court Verdict and Public Protests

Where Do We Go From Here?

By Sohail Mahmood, 11th October 2007

The author examines the democratic transition in Pakistan and the hopeful transition to civilian rule in the upcoming general elections in January 2008.

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Pakistan, a key ally of the United States

By Sohail Mahmood, 13th August 2007

America’s new responsibilities in the War on Terrorism

By Sohail Mahmood (for Safe Democracy)

Action is needed in Pakistan before it is too late, the support for Musharraf is dropping and force by itself cannot solve the militancy problem. The United States must look into the Asian country with a long-term vision and pin its hopes on democracy which is its own ideal and value.

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The Next Steps for Peace in the Middle East and West Asia

Opening dialogue between the West and Islam

By Sohail Mahmood, 14th June 2007


Sohail Mahmood details the next steps that should be taken in order to create peace and stability in the Middle East, placing special emphasis on dialogue between the Western and Islamic worlds, and the power of every individual to make a difference.

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Contemporary Political Developments in South Asia

The complex peace process between Pakistan and India

By Sohail Mahmood, 26th April 2007

Sohail Mahmood writes on the history of relations between Pakistan and India and underlines the essential need for dialogue at all costs. Despite the existence of many contentious issues –from Kashmir, to Siachen, to the destabilizing United States-India partnership–. Mahmood believes that much progress has been made in creating peace in South Asia. But in order for negotiation to work, both sides must set aside their long history of enmity, and build trust. Only then can the incredible potential of Pakistan and India, wasted for so many years by senseless conflict, be realized.

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