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Pakistani Military
Could India and Pakistan Go to War?
By Michael Kugelman
A shooting war is unlikely, but covert activities are a strong possibility.
Uri, Kashmir, and Beyond: India's Strategic Options in Dealing With Cross-Border Terror
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss India-Pakistan relations after the Uri attack.
Why Do Coups Happen in Pakistan: A Rejoinder
By Ahsan Yousaf Chaudhary
An alternative explanation for the frequency of military rule in Pakistan.
Why the Pakistani State Can't Seem to Figure Out the MQM in Karachi
By Umair Jamal
By sidelining Karachi’s genuine leadership, the military is only sliding the city into a novel security and political vacuum.
US Assistance to Pakistan Set to Fall to Lowest Level Since 2007
By Ankit Panda
The decline in U.S. assistance isn't surprising given broader regional geopolitical trends and alignments.
US May Suspend $300 Million Military Reimbursement for Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
Ash Carter won't certify that Pakistan is adequately targeting the Haqqani network.
The Torkham Incident: Why Afghanistan and Pakistan Exchanged Fire
By Rohan Joshi
The tensions that led to an explosion of hostilities across the Afghan-Pakistan border have been long simmering.
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Has Failed, Resulting in Regional Isolation
By Aziz Amin Ahmadzai & Mona Naseer
Pakistan's regional isolation can't be in its long-term national self-interest.
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.
After Panama Papers Scandal, Pakistani Democracy's Fate May Be in the Military's Hands
By Umair Jamal
The military might not want Sharif's government to collapse, but it may be forced to act soon.
After F-16 Fiasco, US-Pakistan Ties Are Due to Head South Again
By Rohan Joshi
The ongoing imbroglio over the sale of F-16s highlights deeper fissures between Washington and Islamabad.
Pakistan's Army Seeks Greater Authority Over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Administration
By Ankit Panda
Meanwhile, Pakistani government officials suggest that Chinese bureaucracy is slowing down CPEC implementation.