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Umair Jamal

Umair Jamal

Umair Jamal is a correspondent for The Diplomat, based in Lahore, Pakistan.

Umair Jamal is a freelance journalist and a correspondent for The Diplomat, based in Lahore, Pakistan. His research focuses primarily on the analysis of South Asian security and politics. His work has been featured in number of renowned media outlets including Foreign Policy, Al-Jazeera, The National Interest, The Huffington Post, Asia Times, The News on Sunday, Pakistan Today and others. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @UmairJamal15.

Posts by Umair Jamal
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August 14, 2019

After Article 370, Will Transnational Terrorist Organizations Look to Kashmir for Permanent War?

By Umair Jamal
Transnational extremist groups may become the next reason for escalation between India and Pakistan.
August 08, 2019

Did Trump’s Kashmir Gaffe Push India’s Article 370 Timeline?

By Umair Jamal
The role of the United States in the ongoing Kashmir crisis isn’t well understood.

July 31, 2019

Why Has Pakistan Set Up an FATF Cell at the Federal Bureau of Revenue?

By Umair Jamal
Pakistan immediately needs to put in place a major reform package to address the forum's concerns.

July 25, 2019

5 Reasons Imran Khan's US Visit Was a Win for Pakistan

By Umair Jamal
Did Imran Khan accomplish much during his trip to Washington?

July 16, 2019

With the ICJ’s Verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav Near, How Will India and Pakistan React?

By Umair Jamal
What will become of Kulbushan Jadhav’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
July 09, 2019

The Baloch Liberation Army’s New US Terrorist Designation: Why Now?

By Umair Jamal
Why has the U.S. Department of State declared the Baloch Liberation Army a terrorist group?

June 28, 2019

Will Pakistan’s Khan Go After an Opposition Adrift?

By Umair Jamal
Will Prime Minister Imran Khan go after an indecisive opposition?
June 25, 2019

Pakistan and the FATF: On Borrowed Time?

By Umair Jamal
What are Pakistan’s options at the FATF?

June 18, 2019

US Exit Looms Over Afghanistan Peace Process

By Umair Jamal
With expectations of Washington’s exit, other domestic and international players are hedging and calibrating their positions accordingly.

June 12, 2019

What Does Imran Khan’s Accountability Campaign Mean For Pakistan?

By Umair Jamal
Is the Pakistani government pressuring an accountability board to step-up corruption investigations?

May 30, 2019

Is Pakistan’s Opposition Capable of Mass Mobilization When Necessary?

By Umair Jamal
Is Pakistan's opposition united and organized enough?
May 27, 2019

Why Should Pakistan and India Revive Back-Channel Diplomacy?

By Umair Jamal
Does either country have much to gain from a return to talks?

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