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Pakistan
5 Takeaways on US-India Relations After Modi's Meeting With Obama
By Ankit Panda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Obama for the seventh--and possibly final--time.
Haibatullah Akhundzada and the Resurgence of the Taliban
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Who is Haibatullah Akhundzada and what does he mean for the years-long insurgency in Afghanistan?
Revealed: The Truth Behind the Indus Valley Civilization’s 'Collapse'
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
New evidence offers unique insight into the collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Pakistan’s Way of Fighting Militancy: Wait Until the War Comes Home
By Umair Jamal
The state’s policy of allowing fundamentalist groups to operate and preach freely in the country has radicalized Pakistani society.
Pakistan Fails to Seal F-16 Deal
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A bilateral deal for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets has purportedly expired, according to media reports.
Obama in Vietnam, Modi in Iran: Geopolitical Consequences
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss two recent bilateral summits of note in the Asia-Pacific.
Revealed: How US Drones Found Taliban Chief Mullah Mansour
By Ankit Panda
The strike against Mansour was the result of carefully cultivated human and signals intelligence in Balochistan.
South Asia or India: An Old Debate Resurfaces in California
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Should the subcontinent be referred to South Asia or India, especially in the historical sense?
4 Questions After the Drone Strike That Killed Mullah Mansour
By Ankit Panda
With Mullah Mansour out of the picture, what's next for Afghanistan's long war against the Taliban?
Taliban Head Mullah Mansour Likely Killed in US Drone Strike
By Ankit Panda
Mullah Mansour, who became the Taliban's leader last year, has likely been killed in a drone strike.
Should Pakistan Celebrate Sadiq Khan’s Big Win in London?
By Umair Jamal
The political culture that allowed Khan's victory in London is sadly lacking in Pakistan.
Blocked F-16 Deal: Pakistan Threatens to Buy Chinese or Russian Fighter Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
After U.S. lawmakers blocked funds for the purchase of eight F-16s, Pakistan is eyeing Chinese and Russian aircraft.