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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Takes on the West

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Takes on the West

By Umair Jamal
Imran’s Khan’s tirade against the U.S. comes at a time when he is facing serious political challenges at home.
The Return of Military Rule in South and Southeast Asia

The Return of Military Rule in South and Southeast Asia

By Joshua Kurlantzick
Coups and military interventions are on the rise, with disastrous implications for good governance and accountability.

Tough Days Ahead for Pakistan’s Ruling Party

Tough Days Ahead for Pakistan’s Ruling Party

By Umair Jamal
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s defeat in its traditional stronghold of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa does not bode well for its electoral prospects in other parts of the country.

Tumultuous Days Ahead for Prime Minister Imran Khan

Tumultuous Days Ahead for Prime Minister Imran Khan

By Umair Jamal
Economic turmoil, mass protests and a spat with the military are among a string of crises that the Pakistan government is battling at home.

Imran Khan and the Generals

Imran Khan and the Generals

By Ayesha Siddiqa
Imran Khan is unlikely to lose the army’s support anytime soon.
Pakistan’s Hybrid Regime: The Army’s Project Imran Khan

Pakistan’s Hybrid Regime: The Army’s Project Imran Khan

By Mohammad Taqi
With its latest power play, Pakistan’s civilian-military regime might have bitten off more than it could chew.

Will Pakistan’s Military Hold a Free and Fair Election in Gilgit-Baltistan?

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.
Pakistan Opposition’s Plan to Challenge Military Faces Setbacks

Pakistan Opposition’s Plan to Challenge Military Faces Setbacks

By Umair Jamal
While publicly taking a harsh stance on the military’s role in Pakistan’s politics, the country’s opposition parties also seek to be in its good books.

Pakistani Parliamentarian Introduces Legislation That Would Punish Criticism of the Military

Pakistani Parliamentarian Introduces Legislation That Would Punish Criticism of the Military

By Abhijnan Rej
The latest move by a PTI member once again suggests that the Khan government is doing the powerful army’s bidding in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Fight Against COVID-19 Has Made Imran Khan Stronger

Pakistan’s Fight Against COVID-19 Has Made Imran Khan Stronger

By Syed Ali Zia Jaffery
By bringing the military in as a stakeholder as well as advocating a smart lockdown, Khan’s COVID-19 response has consolidated his hold on power.

Asim Bajwa Exposé Underlines the Corruption Linking the Pakistan Army and CPEC

Asim Bajwa Exposé Underlines the Corruption Linking the Pakistan Army and CPEC

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
With the backing of the powerful military, it has become all but impossible to raise questions about CPEC -- even when major corruption allegations are made.
Kavkaz 2020: Why Russia’s Latest Military Drills Are a Golden Opportunity for Pakistan

Kavkaz 2020: Why Russia’s Latest Military Drills Are a Golden Opportunity for Pakistan

By Shahid Hussain
Beyond a chance to deepen ties with Russia, Pakistan hopes to build bridges with Central Asian countries through the Kavkaz 2020 exercises.

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