Baloch Nationalism

Across the rugged terrains of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan lives a nation without a state, the Baloch. Baloch Nationalism: Between History and Resistance unravels the complex tapestry of a people bound by shared language, culture, and a fierce sense of identity, yet divided by colonial borders and post-colonial power plays.
This book offers a gripping historical and analytical exploration of Baloch nationalism, tracing its roots from the early 20th century to the present day. From the British Empires tribal manipulations to the 1948 annexation of Kalat, and from grassroots uprisings to political movements like the Anjuman and the National Party, it charts the enduring resistance of a marginalized nation.
More than a chronicle of conflict, this work reveals how urbanization, a rising educated class, and the revival of cultural memory have breathed new life into a resilient political identity. With profound implications for contemporary debates on ethnic conflict and self-determination, this is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that shape nationalist movements in a fractured world.

The author, Dr. Taj Mohammad Breseeg is a historian and political scientist renowned for his work on Baloch nationalism and the modern history of Balochistan. Born in 1954 in Bres, Southern Balochistan (Iran), he pursued Political Science at the University of Karachi, earning his BA and MA in 1984. That same year, he moved to Kabul, where he lectured at Kabul University until 1986 before settling in Sweden as a political refugee. In 2002, he received his PhD in Political Science from the University of London. Dr. Breseegs scholarship, shaped by both activism and academic inquiry, has challenged dominant narratives on Baloch origins and history. He has taught and conducted research in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sweden and Germany. From 2008 to 2011, he served as a visiting professor at the University of Balochistan Quetta, Pakistan.