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Benazir Bhutto

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia

By Mark R. Thompson
The relatively large number of female leaders in Asia appears surprising given their general paucity globally.

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

How Have Women Leaders Shaped South Asia’s Politics?

By Allia Bukhari
South Asia has elected its share of prominent women politicians. But what has that meant for gender equality and women's rights on the ground?
10 Years After Benazir Bhutto's Death, What Lies Ahead for the Pakistan People's Party?

10 Years After Benazir Bhutto's Death, What Lies Ahead for the Pakistan People's Party?

By Umair Jamal
Can Benazir Bhutto’s son create bring his mother’s dynamism to the party’s politics?

Can the Pakistan People’s Party Restore Itself to Its Past Glory?

Can the Pakistan People’s Party Restore Itself to Its Past Glory?

By Umair Jamal
The apparent lack of vision and substance in the party’s current workings doesn’t bode well for its future.

The Uri Attack and the Civil-Military Divide in Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy

The Uri Attack and the Civil-Military Divide in Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy

By Ahsan Yousaf Chaudhary
Since its founding, Pakistan's civilian and military leaders have clashed over how to resolve the Kashmir issue.

Why Do Coups Happen in Pakistan: A Rejoinder

By Ahsan Yousaf Chaudhary
An alternative explanation for the frequency of military rule in Pakistan.

Pervez Musharraf Trial: A Gimmick Masked in Legalese?

Pervez Musharraf Trial: A Gimmick Masked in Legalese?

The trial of the former president and Army chief is unlikely to be the turning point many Pakistanis seek.

Phoenix Rising: Will Nawaz Sharif Lead Pakistan… Again?

Phoenix Rising: Will Nawaz Sharif Lead Pakistan… Again?

At the time of his overthrow in 1999, Sharif was probably the most hated man in Pakistan. He may soon be Prime Minister.

Pakistan's Next Generation of Political Leaders

Pakistan's Next Generation of Political Leaders

A youth bulge is being accompanied by the emergence of young politicians from old political families. Can they gain power?

Sweet Nothings and Diplomatic Somethings

Sweet Nothings and Diplomatic Somethings

A rumored romance between members of Pakistan’s political elite causes amusement and concern in India

Pakistan’s Fracturing President

Pakistan’s Fracturing President

President Asif Ali Zardari has shown an extraordinary knack for survival. How has a man so tainted with corruption survived?

Fatima Bhutto on Imran Khan

Fatima Bhutto on Imran Khan

The niece of the late Benazir Bhutto surprises many at the Jaipur festival with a scathing critique of Imran Khan.

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