Imperialism, the Cold War and the Creation of Pakistan

http://www.icl-fi.org/english/wv/1016/pakistan.html

Publisher:  Workers Hammer
Date Written:  23/11/2012
Year Published:  2012  
Resource Type:  Article
Cx Number:  CX16244

The true intent of the partition was to detach Pakistan from India, create a militarily strategic foothold aimed at the Soviet Union and maintain control over the oil fields of the Middle East.

Subject Headings

• Afghanistan
• Cold War
• Imperialism
• India
• Islamic Fundamentalism
• Muslim Communities
• Muslims
• Pakistan
• Religious Activities
• Religious Fundamentalism
• Southeast Asia