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Civil-military relations in Pakistan
Pakistan Declares War on Pashtun Nationalism
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Pakistani military is trying to sound the death knell of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement.
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Testing Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ‘Independent’ Mind
March 15, 2019
Testing Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ‘Independent’ Mind
Khan rode a reputation for independence into office, but can he break from the constraints that hamstrung his predecessors?
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Testing Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ‘Independent’ Mind
A Creeping Coup d’Etat in Pakistan
November 01, 2018
A Creeping Coup d’Etat in Pakistan
Under Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa, Pakistan’s civil-military balance firmly tilted toward the latter yet again.
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A Creeping Coup d’Etat in Pakistan
The Geopolitical Implications of Imran Khan's Rise in Pakistan
August 23, 2018
The Geopolitical Implications of Imran Khan's Rise in Pakistan
Imran Khan has promised a 'new Pakistan'. Can he deliver?
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The Geopolitical Implications of Imran Khan's Rise in Pakistan
Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan’s Military Rule
August 15, 2018
Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan’s Military Rule
U.S. aid to Pakistan's military has helped keep civilian governments in the country weak.
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Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan’s Military Rule
Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media
July 24, 2018
Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media
The well-known journalist is living in exile after narrowly escaping an abduction attempt by gunmen.
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Taha Siddiqui on Pakistan’s Muzzled Media
Judicial Malpractice Casts a Pall Over Pakistan's 2018 General Election
July 24, 2018
Judicial Malpractice Casts a Pall Over Pakistan's 2018 General Election
Assessing alleged judicial malpractice ahead of Pakistan’s 2018 general election.
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Judicial Malpractice Casts a Pall Over Pakistan's 2018 General Election
Why the Pakistan Army Is Vying to Influence the General Elections
July 20, 2018
Why the Pakistan Army Is Vying to Influence the General Elections
The upcoming election is about more than Nawaz Sharif – or even Pakistani democracy.
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Why the Pakistan Army Is Vying to Influence the General Elections
Ex-Pakistani PM Zeroes in on Pakistan's Civil-Military Divide in Interview
May 14, 2018
Ex-Pakistani PM Zeroes in on Pakistan's Civil-Military Divide in Interview
A controversial interview by a former prime minister puts a spotlight on Pakistan's civil-military dynamics.
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Ex-Pakistani PM Zeroes in on Pakistan's Civil-Military Divide in Interview
Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?
April 20, 2018
Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?
What should former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif do to see his party win the next general election?
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Can Nawaz Sharif Make a Return to the Top in Pakistan?
Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?
December 28, 2017
Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?
General Qamar Bajwa's comments to the Pakistani Senate raised hope for better India-Pakistan relations.
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Has the Pakistan Army Changed Its India Policy?
The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan
December 07, 2017
The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan
A Musharraf-Saeed alliance could provide the political face of the mullah-military takeover underway in Pakistan.
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The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan
Hafiz Saeed’s Release Completes the Political Mainstreaming of Jihadists in Pakistan
November 25, 2017
Hafiz Saeed’s Release Completes the Political Mainstreaming of Jihadists in Pakistan
The prime suspect of the Mumbai attacks can now personally spearhead the Islamist campaign for parliament.
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Hafiz Saeed’s Release Completes the Political Mainstreaming of Jihadists in Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif's Return to Politics Will Only Deepen Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis 
September 26, 2017
Nawaz Sharif's Return to Politics Will Only Deepen Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis 
Sharif’s return to political leadership in the PML(N) will jeopardize Pakistan's already dire constitutional problems.
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Nawaz Sharif's Return to Politics Will Only Deepen Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis 
Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
July 28, 2017
Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
Pakistan's former prime minister argued the case against him was a conspiracy backed by the military's "hidden hand."
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Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
Is Pakistan’s Democracy Back to Square One?
July 17, 2017
Is Pakistan’s Democracy Back to Square One?
The process of democratic restoration in Pakistan will continue to face roadblocks unless civilian forces join hands.
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Is Pakistan’s Democracy Back to Square One?
Pakistan's Military Deletes a Controversial Tweet, Raising Questions
May 13, 2017
Pakistan's Military Deletes a Controversial Tweet, Raising Questions
Did the Pakistani military roll back its decision that rejected the civilian government’s assessment in a leaks inquiry?
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Pakistan's Military Deletes a Controversial Tweet, Raising Questions
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US-India Ties in Modi's Second Term: Charting a New Course?
June 26, 2019
US-India Ties in Modi's Second Term: Charting a New Course?
Richard Rossow speaks to The Diplomat about U.S.-India ties.
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