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Pakistan
Obama's Drone War
President Obama’s admission of drone strikes in Pakistan was telling. They may, however, not be very effective.
Pakistani Politics Gets Messier
Tensions between the civilian government and military have been growing. If Imran Khan is able to step in it will make life even more complicated for the U.S.
Pakistan Stun England
Pakistan’s cricket team has gotten off to a flying start in 2012 with a series win over England.
Pakistan – Evolution or Revolution?
Despite rumors of an impending coup, Pakistan looks on course for early elections. But an Imran Khan win would see big changes to ties with the U.S.
Fatima Bhutto on Imran Khan
The niece of the late Benazir Bhutto surprises many at the Jaipur festival with a scathing critique of Imran Khan.
Pakistan Needs Nuclear Rethink
Pakistan’s military uses India as justification for its nuclear arsenal. But nuclear weapons are of little real use.
Politics and Climate Change
Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney seems to have cooled on climate change. Do they mean what they say, or said?
India Military Eyes Combined Threat
Indian military planners are reshaping the Army in readiness for a potential combined threat from China and Pakistan. Can it “cold start?”
Pakistan's New Cricket Home
The English and Pakistani cricket teams face off in Dubai. Can the put a 2010 spot-fixing scandal behind them?
Gilani Takes on Pakistan Army
Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says the ISI and Pakistani Army act as a “state within a state.”
Asia’s Nuclear Footprints
Asia’s ability to ensure the region’s nuclear arms are properly managed will depend on the actions of 3 nations.
Is Taliban Serious About Talks?
Plans to establish a Taliban political liaison office in Qatar suggest peace talks may finally make progress. But are the Taliban really ready to stop fighting?