Balochistan at a Crossroads

DETAILS : 

• Author : Willem Marx , Marc Wattrelot
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Niyogi Books
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 19 January 2014
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9381523851
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789381523858
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1300 g

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Balochistan at a Crossroads is a compelling work of investigative journalism and photography that sheds light on one of the most volatile and least-understood regions in the world. Written by journalist Willem Marx with photography by Marc Wattrelot, the book explores the complex landscape of Balochistan—a resource-rich province split between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.

The book captures the region's internal struggle between its vast natural wealth (such as natural gas and minerals) and its extreme poverty and political marginalization. It documents the rise of Baloch nationalism, the heavy-handed military presence, and the geopolitical tug-of-war involving international powers interested in the strategic port of Gwadar.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Willem Marx: An experienced international correspondent who has reported for major outlets like Bloomberg, CBS News, and NPR. He is known for venturing into under-reported conflict zones to provide a human face to complex geopolitical data.

Marc Wattrelot: A documentary filmmaker and photographer whose work often focuses on social and political issues in South Asia and the Middle East. His striking visual contributions to this book provide a stark, beautiful, and often haunting backdrop to the narrative.