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Raheel Sharif
Pakistan's Election Scramble Begins
By Mahboob Mohsin and Waqas Halim
Pakistan's political parties are already positioning themselves for next year's elections.
Chinese Envoy, Pakistani Army Chief Discuss CPEC Security
By Ankit Panda
China's top diplomat in Pakistan meets with Pakistan's army chief to discuss the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Pakistan's Ex-Army Chief to Head Saudi-Led Islamic Military Alliance
By Ankit Panda
Less than two months after his retirement, Raheel Sharif is poised to lead a global coalition against terror.
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in 2016: Flashbacks, Challenges, and Opportunities
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
Did 2016 represent a foreign policy turning point for Pakistan?
Raheel Sharif's Legacy in Pakistan
By Hamzah Rifaat Hussain
General Raheel Sharif leaves behind a legacy that his successor should emulate.
Pakistan’s New Army Chief Could Help Repair Ties With India
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Will Qamar Javed Bajwa be more receptive to opening trade ties with India?
Meet Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan's Next Chief of Army Staff
By Ankit Panda
General Qamar Javed Bajwa will replace General Raheel Sharif as Pakistan's chief of army staff.
Saying Farewell to Pakistan's Army Chief
By Daud Khattak
As General Raheel Sharif steps down, a look back at his mixed legacy.
Nawaz Sharif's Nightmare
By Abdul Basit
Pakistan's prime minister faces challenges from abroad and at home.
Quetta Police College Attack: Pakistan Is Increasingly Vulnerable to Terrorism
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A power struggle in Punjab is putting Pakistan at risk as political players woo Islamist groups.
The Quetta Attack Exposes Pakistan’s Misplaced Counterterrorism Priorities
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan cannot afford complacency in its counterterrorism efforts.
Who Leads Coups in Pakistan: The Military or the Establishment?
By Ahsan Chaudhary
A look at the last coup attempt in Pakistan, the "London Plan" of 2014.
Is Pakistan at Risk for a Coup?
By Muhammad Daim Fazil
After a failed attempt in Turkey, Pakistan remains at risk for its own military coup.
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.
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?
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.
The Pakistan Army's Curious Punjab Operation
By Sachchal Ahmad
For an offensive supposedly aimed at terrorists, the military has selected some odd targets.
Afghanistan and Pakistan Return to the Blame Game After the Kabul Attacks
By Hamzah Rifaat
Afghanistan is playing the blame game with Pakistan once again. Islamabad and Kabul need to focus on the fight against terror.
Did China Really Test a MIRV-Capable ICBM Near the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Plus, India-China relations, India-Pakistan SLBM woes, and anti-corruption in the Pakistani military.
Why Peace Talks Between India and Pakistan Fell Apart Once Again
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Akhilesh Pillalamarri discuss the April 2016 collapse of peace talks between India and Pakistan.
Panama Papers Leave Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif in a Jam
By Umair Jamal
With the Panama Papers, Nawaz Sharif's legitimacy on matters of national security will continue to decline.
A RAW Row: Did Pakistan Accuse Iran of Abetting Indian Espionage?
By Ankit Panda
Does Pakistan really think that Iran is helping India spy in Balochistan?
Road to Quadrilateral-Backed Peace Talks Uncertain as Taliban Refuse to Participate
By Ankit Panda
The Afghan Taliban has no intention of participating in peace talks with the Afghan government, despite international efforts.
Pakistan's Top General Has Decided to Retire Later This Year. So What?
By Ankit Panda
General Raheel Sharif will retire at the end of his scheduled term as chief of army staff.
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