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Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Muhammad Akbar Notezai is a Lahore-based journalist and correspondent for The Diplomat.
He has contributed dozens of articles to Pakistani national newspapers and magazines including the Daily Times, The Friday Times, The Nation, ViewPoint Online and The News On Sunday. His writings and interviews focus on Pakistan-China relations, Pakistan’s foreign relations, domestic politics, Gwadar port, and religious extremism. He tweets as @Akbar_notezai and he can be reached at [email protected].
September 10, 2020
CPEC 2.0: Full Speed Ahead
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is back with a vengeance. But the problems remain.
June 24, 2020
What Does the China-India Standoff in Ladakh Mean for Pakistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
For Islamabad, the Sino-Indian border clash is a chance to press the advantage on the Kashmir issue.
March 17, 2020
The Coming Crisis Along the Iran-Pakistan Border
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Qassem Soleimani’s killing will have trickle down effects that could ramp up Baloch militancy in both countries.
December 27, 2019
What Does the Musharraf Verdict Mean for Pakistan?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The sentencing to death of Musharraf has been welcomed by many Pakistanis.
October 07, 2019
Has the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Stalled?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
In a break from earlier feverish optimism, discussions about the CPEC have become more muted in Pakistan.
August 27, 2019
Balochistan’s Role in the Afghanistan Quagmire
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
How the Pakistani province became embroiled in the Afghan conflict.
May 20, 2019
Can Pakistan Protect CPEC?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
An attack on a luxury hotel in the heart of Gwadar proves that Pakistan's military-centric approach is failing.
April 25, 2019
Fear and Loathing in Balochistan
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Terror attacks and violence continues to plague the province – and the Hazaras bear the brunt of the danger.
February 27, 2019
New Trends in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistan is drawing closer than ever to Saudi Arabia, with consequences for its relations with Iran.
January 19, 2019
Will Pakistan's Wall Work?
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
Pakistan is building a wall along its border with Afghanistan. Will it actually make the country safer?
November 26, 2018
Why Balochs Are Targeting China
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
CPEC, Balochistan, and unresolved political issues are a potent mix.
October 30, 2018
Trouble at the Pakistan-Iran Border
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The Baloch-dominated border area used to be a source of cooperation for Islamabad and Tehran. What went wrong?
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