Is PTI appeasing TTP?
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s announcement that his government was engaged in reconciliation talks with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has stunned many in the country where...
From Guns to Governance: Expected Pitfalls For New Taliban Government
On September 7, the Afghan Taliban announced formation of an interim government in Afghanistan, nearly three weeks after they seized control of the country...
Taliban’s Stunning Takeover of Afghanistan: What Next?
Within days, events took a dramatic turn in Afghanistan. The speed and ease of Taliban lightening quick takeover of major urban centers has shocked...
Afghanistan: Changing Situation and Regional Responses
Two years of negotiations between the United States (US) and Afghan Taliban led to an agreement on withdrawal of US troops from the war-ravaged...
Iranian Presidential Election 2021
On Friday, June 18, 2021, Iran held its 13th presidential election. The election took place at a critical juncture for Iran, which is negotiating...
Evolving Situation in Afghanistan
For decades, Afghanistan has been at the forefront of Pakistan’s foreign policy and internal security. Owing to geography, people-to-people linkages, tribal affiliations, and the...
The spectacular rise of TLP and the challenges ahead
Many Pakistan - and the world at large - have been wondering how a religious group has been agitating for the expulsion of the...
2021 Ceasefire Understanding: A Tactical Pause?
In a surprising and rare joint statement, Indian and Pakistani militaries, on February 25, 2021 announced “strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease...
Independence for Kashmir: A Viable Idea?
In a surprise announcement, on the Kashmir Solidarity Day, Prime Minister Imran Khan offered option of independence to the people of Jammu and Kashmir,...
Afghan Peace Process : Pakistan and the Region
After taking charge as the president of the United States (US) in 2017, Donald Trump began focusing upon ending American military entanglements around the...
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