Diplomatic Footprints

by Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry (Diplomat)

Foreign policy decision-making entails making difficult choices; sometimes they fare well, and sometimes not. Where and why did Pakistan succeed in its foreign policy decisions, and where and why did it not? How effectively did the Foreign Service of Pakistan assist the country’s leadership in navigating Pakistan’s ties with the outside world, and particularly with some of its most sensitive relationships, including India, China, the US, Afghanistan, and others? How did Pakistan manage in its quest for security that had become a survival imperative right from the beginning? How did it navigate its alliances, cope with deceptions and disappointments, and contribute towards ensuring a future of peace and prosperity for the people of the country? This memoir offers commentary and first-hand accounts on these topics and more from the perspective of an experienced diplomat. Readers would benefit from valuable insights that explain the intricacies of navigating through options in diplomacy, a profession which requires diligence, finesse and tact.

654 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2021

About the author

Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has served as a member of the Foreign Service of Pakistan for 37 years. He served as the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan from 2013-17. His last diplomatic assignment was as Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States of America. He also served as Ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands, Foreign Office Spokesman, and Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York. As Director General for relations with South Asia, and later as Foreign Secretary, he remained closely associated with India-Pakistan peace process. After his retirement from the Foreign Service, Ambassador Chaudhry served as the Director General of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad for over four years. Presently, he is Chairman of Sanober Institute Islamabad, a private sector think tank. He has authored three books and numerous research articles, including his memoir 'Diplomatic Footprints' that discusses the intricacies of foreign policy making in Pakistan.

Reviews

[Sherdil Imad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ambassador Aizaz's book was truly a riveting and engrossing read! I found it hard to put down and learned a lot from the way he told the story of his illustrious career!

A must read!

[AmanAfghan]

good book

[Najia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smooth read, flows like an interesting story. Every chapter is related to the previous, and yet it can be read standalone, making it a beautifully written book.

[Muhammad Haroon · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the finest book on International policy. Filled with multiple personal experiences and stories which we were able to see from inside.

[Faqir Hussain · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great work for a diplomatic career and a true sense of responsibility and care for the beloved land. ❤️