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Raheel Sharif
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.