Pakistan Archives - Foreign Policy Journal

Afghanistan’s Keys to Peace Lie Within Its Own Government and in Pakistan

Jun 3, 2019

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

Jan 15, 2019

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”

Nov 16, 2018

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

Jul 3, 2018

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

Dec 18, 2017

Pakistan, a country being traumatized under the burden of religious fanaticism, obscurantism and infantile world-views.

Will Pakistan Change its Strategic Calculus toward Afghanistan?

Sep 2, 2017

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

Apr 26, 2017

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

Mar 24, 2017

A terrorist attack in Pakistan is as abominable as an attack in Orlando or Westminster.

India’s Nuclear Doctrine: Coming Out of the Closet

Dec 13, 2016

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

Aug 27, 2016

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

Jul 15, 2016

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

May 28, 2016

Mullah Mansour’s Killing has caused another leadership crisis within the Taliban.

Pehlwani’s Fading Footprint; A Pakistani National Past-Time Headed for Ruin

Feb 5, 2016

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

Jan 29, 2016

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

Jan 5, 2016

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

Dec 18, 2015

After previously being called off, a peace and reconciliation process hosted by Pakistan between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban has resumed.