Testimonials

“ A brilliant read - personal, patriotic, informative, and incisive autobiography, which is also in parallel a biography of Pakistani diplomacy.”

Fakir Aijazuddin Academic, Historian and Business Executive

“ An insightful book written with much conviction. Must read for anyone interested in foreign policy in challenging times ”

Dr. Maleeha Lodhi Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the US, UK, and UN.

“ Ambassador Chaudhry’s book is a brilliant and much needed addition to Pakistan’s narrative on its foreign policy. This book helps understand hopes, aspirations, fears and insecurities that shape Pakistan’s interaction with the world. Author’s experiences as country’s Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to Washington has helped him to develop a broader perspective for readers in Pakistan and abroad. I strongly recommend this book for foreign policy practitioners, academics, students of international relations and intelligent citizens ”

Dr Moeed Pirzada Editor Global Village Space, TV Anchor & Columnist.

“ Ambassador Chaudhry has focused on the logic and rationale behind Pakistan’s narratives on key foreign policy challenges the country has faced. The book sets a welcome trend for practitioners of Pakistan’s foreign policy.”

Dr. Moeed Yusuf National Security Advisor of Pakistan.

“ An outstanding addition to the rather limited literature on Pakistan’s diplomacy. The book will be treasured for years.”

Mustansar Hussain Tarar Author, Scholar, TV host.

“ One of the finest first-hand accounts of Pakistan’s contemporary diplomatic challenges, coming from an author whose only purpose in writing this book seems to be to educate the readers through facts, analyses, and his perspectives.”

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed Chairman Senate Defense Committee.

“ The book is a masterpiece and a must read for those who wish to have primary source references on the evolution of Pakistan’s foreign policy.”

Dr. Rabia Akhtar Director Center for Security, Strategy and Policy Research, University of Lahore.

“ A superb animated narration of our life and times; an authentic insider’s view of the great battle of ideas that shaped Pakistan’s foreign relations ”

Ambassador Salman Bashir Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and Ambassador to Denmark, China and India.

“ Fascinating first hand account of the ups and downs of the peace process between India and Pakistan and many other challenges confronting Pakistan’s foreign policy. Highly recommended for students of international politics ”

Dr Shabana Fayyaz Chairperson Defense and Strategic Studies Department, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad.

“ Ambassador Chaudhry’s book has a lot to offer to scholars and practitioners alike, not least because it lays bare the successes, achievements, and disappointments associated with our foreign policy ”

Ambassador Shamshad Ahmad Former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan.

“ I stand witness to Ambassador Chaudhry’s major undertakings as the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. He remained candid and composed. His book is a superb narration that reveals the intricacies of complex foreign policy issues. One of the best books that I have read.”

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman (Rtd) Former Chief of Pakistan Air Force.

“ A very personal and detailed account of his life, including his bout with cancer, interwoven with the history of the country. A very readable book, authored by a diplomat, who comes out as competent and principled, and which can be a good reference book for students and researchers alike ”

Tasneem Noorani Former Secretary to the Government of Pakistan for Interior and Commerce.

“ A monumental contribution and a gripping inside view of critical developments in Pakistan’s foreign relations of recent decades. Readers are walked through the events so immersed in the experience as if there is nothing more to know. One of the best memoirs that I have read.”

Ambassador Touqir Husain Adjunct Professor Georgetown University and Senior Visiting Research Fellow Institute of South Asian Studies National University of Singapore.

“ Having had the privilege to partner with Foreign Secretary Chaudhry on several projects of cultural diplomacy, I can definitely attest to his strong commitment and passion for public diplomacy, as well as his belief that our diaspora is Pakistan’s best resource abroad. I am glad to see these themes reflected throughout this must-read book.”

Aziz Boolani CEO Serena Hotels South & Central Asia.

“ Based on the insights from a life time of diplomatic postings around the world, this is a masterful book. The insights of the classic scholar-diplomat should be a required reading in universities and for diplomats.”

Akbar Ahmed, Ambassador (retd) Professor Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University, Washington DC.

“ An extraordinary tale of courage and fortitude. The way Mr. Chaudhry has narrated his battle with cancer in this book will help inspire future cancer patients to not give and persevere.”

Dr. Muhammad Faheem Pride of Performance, Director and Chief Oncologist, NORI cancer hospital Islamabad.