Pakistan and American Diplomacy: Insights from 9/11 to the Afghanistan Endgame

Pakistan and American Diplomacy: Insights from 9/11 to the Afghanistan Endgame examines the complex relationship between Pakistan and the United States during two decades of geopolitical transformation. Ted Craig draws on firsthand experience and documented diplomatic history to analyze how bilateral relations evolved from the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001, through the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.

The book traces key moments of negotiation, misalignment, and strategic calculation between Washington and Islamabad. Craig explores the pressures faced by Pakistani leadership, the evolution of American policy objectives, and the intersection of regional security interests with broader counterterrorism strategy. Rather than offering simplistic narratives, the work presents nuanced perspectives on how both nations navigated competing priorities across administrations and changing circumstances on the ground.

This is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand South Asian geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, or the diplomatic dimensions of the War on Terror. Policymakers, students of international relations, and general readers interested in recent history will find substantive analysis grounded in documentary evidence and insider perspective.

• Covers 2001-2021, from 9/11 through the Afghanistan withdrawal
• Written by author with diplomatic background
• Focuses on bilateral relations and strategic decision-making
• Non-fiction memoir and analysis
• Available nationwide in Pakistan with Cash on Delivery