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Civil-military relations in Pakistan
The Mullah-Military Takeover of Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A Musharraf-Saeed alliance could provide the political face of the mullah-military takeover underway in Pakistan.
Hafiz Saeed’s Release Completes the Political Mainstreaming of Jihadists in Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The prime suspect of the Mumbai attacks can now personally spearhead the Islamist campaign for parliament.
Nawaz Sharif's Return to Politics Will Only Deepen Pakistan's Constitutional Crisis
By Umair Jamal
Sharif’s return to political leadership in the PML(N) will jeopardize Pakistan's already dire constitutional problems.
Sharif Disqualification to Worsen Civilian-Military Relations in Pakistan
By Daud Khattak
Pakistan's former prime minister argued the case against him was a conspiracy backed by the military's "hidden hand."
Is Pakistan’s Democracy Back to Square One?
By Umair Jamal
The process of democratic restoration in Pakistan will continue to face roadblocks unless civilian forces join hands.
Pakistan's Military Deletes a Controversial Tweet, Raising Questions
By Umair Jamal
Did the Pakistani military roll back its decision that rejected the civilian government’s assessment in a leaks inquiry?
With One Tweet, Civil-Military Tensions in Pakistan Are Made Unusually Public
By Ankit Panda
The Pakistani military has been surprisingly transparent about its contempt for the country's civilian leaders.
‘Hidden Hands’ in Pakistan
By Prem Mahadevan
RAW, India’s external spy agency, is routinely charged with all sorts of machinations in Pakistan. What’s really at work?
Nawaz Sharif's Nightmare
By Abdul Basit
Pakistan's prime minister faces challenges from abroad and at home.
After Dawn: The Civil-Military Chasm Deepens in Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
A report on a closed-door meeting between the country’s civilian and military leadership has sent shock waves.
The Uri Attack and the Civil-Military Divide in Pakistan’s Kashmir Policy
By Ahsan Yousaf Chaudhary
Since its founding, Pakistan's civilian and military leaders have clashed over how to resolve the Kashmir issue.
Why Do Coups Happen in Pakistan: A Rejoinder
By Ahsan Yousaf Chaudhary
An alternative explanation for the frequency of military rule in Pakistan.