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Pakistan civil-military relations
August 27, 2022
Is This the End for Pakistan’s Sharif Political Dynasty?
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Sharif family’s political fate hinges on whether they can overcome a split between backers of brothers Nawaz and Shehbaz – and convince supporters their alignment with the military is not a betrayal.
October 30, 2020
Has Gilgit-Baltistan’s Election Made Pakistan’s Opposition Parties Relevant Again?
By Umair Jamal
The autonomous region is a powerful card in the hands of Pakistan’s opposition as it pushes against the Imran Khan government and the military establishment.
September 29, 2020
Will Pakistan’s Military Hold a Free and Fair Election in Gilgit-Baltistan?
By Umair Jamal
The November election in the disputed territory will be closely watched in Pakistan and internationally.
July 08, 2020
Can Imran Khan Stay in Power?
By Daud Khattak
The “minus one” narrative is gaining traction, but it would be difficult to replace Khan as prime minister.
April 21, 2020
Are Imran Khan’s Days as Pakistan’s Prime Minister Numbered?
By Daud Khattak
The PTI government's poor performance has apparently alienated even Pakistan's kingmakers: the military.
January 14, 2020
Pakistan’s Lost Hope of Civilian Supremacy
By Daud Khattak
When Pakistan's opposition joined forces with the government to extend General Bajwa's term as army chief, it was a blow to pro-democracy activists.
December 21, 2019
The Musharraf Verdict Challenges the Military’s Hegemony in Pakistan
By Jaffer Abbas Mirza
Even if the verdict against Musharraf is never carried out, formally labeling the former general a traitor could undo 60 years of unquestioned military supremacy.
November 06, 2019
Pakistan’s Massive March Calls out Military Overreach
By Daud Khattak
The Azadi March has brought the religious right and secular left together on a one-point agenda of civilian supremacy.
June 04, 2019
Is Pakistan Headed for Political Crisis?
By Asif Ullah Khan
The government (and military) may have miscalculated in their attempt to take down a popular judge.
August 21, 2018
Imran Khan’s Foreign Policy Approach
By Daud Khattak
Khan has a golden chance to right ties with India, Afghanistan, and the U.S. – if the establishment will let him.
August 20, 2018
Michael Kugelman on Pakistan's Future Under Imran Khan
By Muhammad Akbar Notezai
What will Pakistan’s foreign policy look like under new Prime Minister Imran Khan?
August 15, 2018
Time for the US to Stop Supporting Pakistan’s Military Rule
By Mark Hannah
U.S. aid to Pakistan's military has helped keep civilian governments in the country weak.
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