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Haqqani Network
Did Pakistani Intelligence Back Terrorists Against the CIA in Afghanistan?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A newly declassified U.S. diplomatic cable suggests Pakistani intelligence was complicit in abetting the Taliban in an attack against the CIA.
Pakistan University Attack: Before the Recital, After the Bullets
By Kiran Nazish
The recent atrocities at Charsadda are a painful reminder of Pakistan's lack of seriousness in combating terrorism.
It's Time for Afghanistan and Pakistan To Move Beyond the Blame Game
By Umair Jamal and Hafeez-ur-Rehman Hadi
Pakistan's interventionist agenda in Afghanistan won't disappear. Kabul needs to cope and look beyond the blame game.
US Set to Suspend Military Aid to Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. government will withhold certification of Pakistan's counter-terrorism operations against the Haqqani network.
The Mirage of Afghanistan-Pakistan Rapprochement
By Michael Kugelman
Despite hopeful signs over the last few months, Kabul and Islamabad face a long, hard road to reconciliation.
U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Seeing Other People
By Saim Saeed
The bilateral relationship matters less now, and that may not be such a bad thing.
Afghan Forces Capture Haqqani Leaders
By Ankit Panda
Afghan forces captured the effective second-in-command and a key tactician of the Haqqani network.
ISIL’s Rise Highlights Afghan War’s Shaky Premise
By Patrick Knapp
The U.S. ought to reassess what it is building in Afghanistan.
The Haqqani Threat to the US-Pakistan Détente
By Michael Kugelman
America and Pakistan have seen relations improve in recent months. Unfortunately, the Haqqani network could derail this.
Can the US and China Cooperate on Counterterrorism?
By Jeffrey Payne
There are strong arguments to suggest they should, if only the political hang-ups could be overcome.
Pakistan Declares War on Haqqani Network
By Michael Kugelman
Pakistan has claimed it’s going after the Haqqani Network. But will it really?
US Drone Strikes Resume in Pakistan for the First Time in Six Months
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Following a six month hiatus, U.S. drone strikes have resumed in Pakistan.