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Pakistan counterterrorism
On the Taliban, Pakistan, and Islamic State: An Interview With the Former TTP Spokesman
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
In an ironic twist, Ehsanullah Ehsan is championing human rights after fleeing Pakistan.
CPEC Emboldens China and Pakistan’s Joint Effort to Manage Militancy
By Saira H. Basit
China is doubling down on Pakistan – and this time, it's determined to keep militancy from damaging the relationship.
Pakistanis Are the ‘Collateral Damage’ of Their State’s Counterterror Failures
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A mother, father, and teenage daughter are the latest innocent victims of Pakistan's botched counterterror policy.
India, Pakistan Defense Ministers Take Part in SCO Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
It was the first time new members India and Pakistan sent their top defense officials to the gathering.
Reviewing Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Fight, 3 Years After the Peshawar School Attack
By Daud Khattak
Why is the world reluctant to recognize Pakistan’s sacrifices in the fight against terrorism? The APS attack and its aftermath serve as a test case.
After Quetta Church Attack, Pakistan Continues to Blame Foreign Powers for Terrorism
By Shah Meer Baloch
Once again, Balochistan bleeds while the government adopts the same old response: fingerpointing.
The Danger of Trump’s Pakistan Approach
By Touqir Hussain
Taking a tougher line on Islamabad without a clear strategy is a losing proposition.
Why the Trump-Led Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia Was a Disaster for Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Pakistan is largely shut out of the high-profile event, despite high hopes for recognition.
Pakistan's National Security Adviser on Counterterrorism
By Zeeshan Salahuddin
Lt. Gen. Janjua speaks about his strategy and his views on current progress in Pakistan’s fight on terror.
Pakistan's Women Jihadis
By Sara Mahmood
Understanding the nexus between women and terrorism in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Pashtun Profiling
By Farooq Yousaf
Pakistan's government is labeling Pashtuns as terror suspects based solely on ethnicity.
A Deadly February Should Motivate Afghanistan-Pakistan Security Cooperation
By Mushtaq Rahim
A fresh wave of terror in the AfPak region is another reminder about the need for an honest partnership..