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al-Qaeda
ASEAN’s 9/11 Differences
Southeast Asian nations have taken different approaches to tackling terrorism since the September 11 attacks.
ASEAN’s 9/11 Differences
Southeast Asian nations have taken different approaches to tackling terrorism since the September 11 attacks.
America's Questionable Ally
News that Pakistan may have allowed China access to a downed US stealth helicopter is a troubling sign of ties.
Al-Qaeda Goes Local in India
India is becoming a hotbed of terrorist recruitment. Police corruption and shameful incidents like the Gujarat pogrom are making it even worse.
Too Late to Punish Pakistan
Calls to coerce Pakistan into cooperating in Afghanistan by stopping aid miss the point. Pakistan holds the cards now.
The Dangerous Afghan Drawdown
Obama claimed that the light of peace could be seen in Afghanistan. But conflicting agendas among the main players leaves its future uncertain.
How the US Should Exit Afghanistan
The announcements of a drawdown of US troops and talks with the Taliban are welcome. But Obama’s Afghanistan policy is still muddled.
India, Pakistan Ready for Talks
High-level talks are set to resume between India and Pakistan. But the two countries have very different agendas.
Why Pakistan’s Ship Is Sinking
Pakistan’s military has had a bad couple of months. Unless it rethinks its priorities, expect tactical gains to lead to strategic disaster.
Life After Bin Laden
Will bin Laden’s death change Pakistan’s behaviour? It depends what you mean by ‘Pakistan’ says Madhav Nalapat.
The US is Losing Pakistan
Ties between the US and Pakistan were already strained over differences on Afghanistan. The hit on Osama bin Laden might have been the final straw.
How the al-Qaeda Threat Lingers
Osama bin Laden is dead. But will law enforcement officials around the world ever feel they can ease up in the fight against jihadists?