On Thursday 25 January 2007 Zahid Hussain, Pakistan correspondent for The Times, Wall Street Journal and Newsweek, will launch his new book Frontline Pakistan from 1-2pm.
This is the first book to examine the volatile post 9/11 situation from the region, revealing the story of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's decision to support the US-led "War on Terror". Zahid Hussain, an insider's insider, distinguishes fact from fiction and reveals unnerving realities never exposed before. Hussain unveils the links between impoverished local radicals, sophisticated international terrorists and government intelligence agents. He illustrates how Pakistan's radical groups are increasingly linking up with Al Qaeda, that dark forces are uniting and they must be eliminated before further mass destruction is created. This is the "War on Terrors'" shadowy frontline, as it has never been seen before.
Zahid Hussain was born in Pakistan and has lived there all his life. He is the Pakistan correspondent for The Times, Wall Street Journal and Newsweek.
Zahid Hussain will introduce his book and engage in a discussion on "Frontline Pakistan".
Sir Hilary Synnott, IISS Consulting Senior Fellow and former British High Commissioner to Pakistan, has kindly agreed to Chair.
Please RSVP (confirmations only) to Ms Kathleen James at 020 7395 9109 or
James@iiss.org
