About the Author

Hein G. Kiessling PhD is a political scientist and historian. While living in Pakistan in 19892002, including four years in Quetta and nine in Islamabad, he forged close contacts among Pakistan's political, military and intelligence elites. The Federal Republic of Germany awarded him the Order of Merit in 2002.

Reviews

'An excellent account of the ISI's development and history which is especially helpful on its early years. This book will be an important addition to both Pakistan studies and to intelligence studies.' - - Bruce Riedel, Brookings Institution Intelligence Project, and author of Deadly Embrace: Pakistan, America, and the Future of the Global Jihad