Tag: Pakistan
Diagnosing the Impasse in the Afghan Peace Process
Posted by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Jan 15, 2019 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics | 1 |
Islamist Radicalism in Pakistani Politics
Posted by Dr. Nasir Khan | Dec 18, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics | 1 |
Will Pakistan Change its Strategic Calculus toward...
Posted by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Sep 2, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics | 2 |
Why Do Taliban Continue to Kill If They Are Serious about Peace?
by Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi | Jun 12, 2020 | Asia Pacific, Politics, Viewpoints
The Taliban must alter their zero-sum mentality and seriously commit to bringing peace to Afghanistan before it is too late.
Afghanistan’s Keys to Peace Lie Within Its Own Government and in Pakistan
by Wahab Raofi | Jun 3, 2019 | Asia Pacific, Politics, Viewpoints
Peace will not come to Afghanistan until it develops an effective government that is able to come to terms with its neighbor Pakistan.
Diagnosing the Impasse in the Afghan Peace Process
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Jan 15, 2019 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
The only way to end the Afghan war is through a political settlement that can incorporate the Taliban into the Afghan political system.
Afghanistan’s Economic Gain and Loss from “National Air Corridor Program”
by Waleed Majidyar | Nov 16, 2018 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis
Afghanistan’s National Air Corridor Program may not be sustainable, and gaining access to the Karachi port should be a priority for the Afghan government.
After General Elections, a Foreign Policy Conundrum Awaits Pakistan
by Sarah Sikandar | Jul 3, 2018 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
The new government will need to come braced with a well-thought strategy to deal with extremism and an intelligent foreign policy to avert global isolation.
Islamist Radicalism in Pakistani Politics
by Dr. Nasir Khan | Dec 18, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Pakistan, a country being traumatized under the burden of religious fanaticism, obscurantism and infantile world-views.
Will Pakistan Change its Strategic Calculus toward Afghanistan?
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Sep 2, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Islamabad sees the Taliban and other insurgent groups operating from its soil as valuable assets in its regional geopolitical game.
South Asia: Nuclear Self-Deterrence as a Virtue
by Ali Ahmed | Apr 26, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Self-deterrence would imply taking stock of the consequences and prudently shelving the option of first strike.
The Westminster Attack and the Nationality of Terrorism
by Hamza Hafeez | Mar 24, 2017 | Culture, Europe, Viewpoints
A terrorist attack in Pakistan is as abominable as an attack in Orlando or Westminster.
India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Coming Out of the Closet
by Ali Ahmed | Dec 13, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
What it would mean for India to change its “No First Use” policy on nuclear weapons.
Bin Laden’s Execution: the Obama Administration’s Double Game
by Nauman Sadiq | Aug 27, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics, US
The Obama Administration had to improvise within hours of the operation that killed Osama bin Laden with a hurriedly cooked up story.
The Haqqanization of the Afghan Taliban
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Jul 15, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
The ascension of Sirajuddin Haqqani into the Afghan Taliban leadership would prolong the Afghan conflict.
The Removal of Mullah Mansour is a Major Blow to the Taliban Movement
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | May 28, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
Mullah Mansour’s Killing has caused another leadership crisis within the Taliban.
Pehlwani’s Fading Footprint; A Pakistani National Past-Time Headed for Ruin
by Travis Andreu | Feb 5, 2016 | Asia Pacific, Culture
Pehlwani, an ancient style of wrestling, is struggling to survive in modern day Pakistan and soon may disappear for good.
Blowback from Pakistan’s Harboring of Extremist Groups
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Jan 29, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
Pakistan is now suffering from the same extremist groups that have long found support and refuge within its borders.
India’s Inclusion in Afghan Peace Process is a Necessity
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Jan 5, 2016 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
As a regional power which has huge interests in Afghanistan’s stabilization, India should be included in the Afghan negotiation process.
The Faltering Afghan Peace Talks
by Ahmad Murid Partaw | Dec 18, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
After previously being called off, a peace and reconciliation process hosted by Pakistan between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban has resumed.
India-Pakistan Ties Finally Looking Up?
by Ali Ahmed | Dec 9, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
There is hope for ties between India and Pakistan, but it will require considerable effort.
Avoiding Nuclear War in South Asia
by Ali Ahmed | Oct 14, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
The best case scenario—the one in which there is no military confrontation—is the only way out.
India-Pakistan: Please use the impending opportunity well
by Ali Ahmed | Jul 29, 2015 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis
It is clear that in Pakistan the control is with the military. The Pakistani military would likely take its cue from India.