Pakistan: A Hard Country by Anatol Lieven

"Pakistan: A Hard Country" by Anatol Lieven is a nuanced and insightful exploration of Pakistan's complex society, politics, and culture, revealing a country that is both deeply troubled and surprisingly resilient [1]. Lieven's book challenges Western stereotypes and offers a detailed portrait of Pakistan's strengths and weaknesses, from its powerful military and landowning elites to its vibrant civil society and resilient ordinary citizens [2].