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Balochistan security
New Gwadar International Airport: An Asset for Pakistan or Another Economic Burden for China?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
Located in the sparsely populated Gwadar district of Pakistan’s insurgency-wracked Balochistan province, the airport’s economic viability is doubtful.
With Latest Crackdown on Protesters, Pakistan Continues to Make Its Balochistan Problem Worse
By Kiyya Baloch
By using force against a peaceful movement with large public support, the Pakistani government risks driving more Baloch youth toward a violent insurgency.
Balochistan’s Long March Protest
By Shannon Tiezzi
An interview with Somaiyah Hafeez about the current protest movement demanding an end to forced disappearances and real accountability in Balochistan.
Mining Projects Face Security Threats in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
By Patrick Yeager
Baloch militant groups have increasingly targeted commerce, including mining trucks, traveling on local highways.
Gwadar Protests Highlight CPEC’s Achilles’ Heel
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
The mass protests reflect six years of disappointment and resentment on the part of locals who have seen no benefit from Chinese investment projects.
Suspicious Death of Baloch Activist in Toronto Raises Uncomfortable Questions for Pakistan
By Abhijnan Rej
Karima Mehrab was outspoken in her criticism of Pakistan’s powerful military.
Why Is China Vulnerable to Terrorism in Pakistan?
By Sara Mahmood
Pakistan needs effective counterterrorism strategies to maintain strong bilateral ties with China.
Journalists in Balochistan: Caught Between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea
By Shah Meer Baloch
Insurgents and security forces alike are targeting Balochistan's reporters.
Pakistan’s Census: A Baloch Perspective
By Hammal Kashani
Why many in Balochistan are not looking forward to Pakistan's first census in 19 years.
Pakistan’s Jihad Paradox in Balochistan
By Umair Jamal
The streak of attacks in Balochistan underlines Pakistan’s problem with the sectarian groups it used to support.
Balochistan and the Killing of Akbar Bugti: 10 Years Later
By Shah Meer Baloch
The 2006 death of the revered Baloch leader set off the fifth and fiercest round of insurgency in Balochistan.
The US Drone Strike That Killed Mullah Mansour: How, Why, and What's Next
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz discuss the U.S. drone strike on Mullah Mansour.
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