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Pakistani Military
Understanding Pakistan’s Civil-Military Divide
By Uzair Kayani and Sikander Shah
To understand Operation Zarb-e-Azb, remember Pakistan's long history of competition between various state institutions.
When General Sharif Went to Washington
By Michael Kugelman
A visit by Pakistan's army chief underlines the unique and often troubled relationship between Washington and Rawalpindi.
Pakistan's Army Chief to Visit US
By Ankit Panda
Plus, the G-20 begins, Pakistan's army chief heads to the U.S., and more. Weekend links.
Pentagon: Pakistan Uses 'Proxy Forces' in India and Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
An October 2014 Pentagon report calls out Pakistan for its use of terrorist proxies in India and Afghanistan.
Al Qaeda's Worrying Ability to Infiltrate the Pakistani Military
By Ankit Panda
Al Qaeda's recent attempt to steal a Pakistani frigate is a reminder of the Pakistani military's infiltration.
Demystifying India’s Volte-Face on Pakistan
By Ali Ahmed
India appears to be waiting for Pakistan to blink on Kashmir.
Husain Haqqani
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat's Sanjay Kumar speaks with former Pakistan ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani about his book Magnificent Delusions, the state of Pakistan, and its complex relations with India, Afghanistan, and the United States.
Pervez Musharraf Rushed To Hospital On His Way To Court
By Ankit Panda
Pervez Musharraf delayed his appearance in court once again – this time for medical reasons.
India: In Need of a New Pakistan Strategy
Recent events demonstrate why India must craft a wholly different strategy to deal with Pakistan
India Eyes Nuclear Triad
New Delhi progresses towards air, land, and sea-based atomic forces, says new report.
Pakistan’s War Against “Miscreants”
It’s becoming increasingly clear that Pakistan’s sweeping legislation for the troubled border areas is too broad – and only likely to fuel the discontent it is meant to quell.
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.