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Are US-Pakistan Relations Back on Track?

By Daud Khattak

March 10, 2018

A U.S. drone strike and bounty on Pakistani Taliban leaders signal renewed cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan.

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November 07, 2017

ISIS Might Have One Last Escape Route: Pakistan

As ISIS' stronghold falls in the Middle East, Pakistan may provide the most fertile ground for Islamic State.

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ISIS Might Have One Last Escape Route: Pakistan

August 24, 2017

Before Afghanistan, Trump Should Sort Out How 'South Asia' Is Seen in Washington

Why Trump should address South Asia policy thinking in Washington first.

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Before Afghanistan, Trump Should Sort Out How 'South Asia' Is Seen in Washington

December 30, 2016

How the Islamic State Could Be Reborn in Afghanistan

Although the ISKP is at a disadvantage, several factors could help it rise again in 2017.

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How the Islamic State Could Be Reborn in Afghanistan

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March 31, 2016

After Lahore: The Truth About Terrorism and Pakistan

Despite the senseless violence in Lahore over the weekend, change does not appear to be forthcoming in Pakistan.

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After Lahore: The Truth About Terrorism and Pakistan

February 01, 2016

Attacks Hamper Pakistan’s Efforts on Polio

A recent suicide bomber in Quetta underscores the challenge facing authorities.

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Attacks Hamper Pakistan’s Efforts on Polio

January 26, 2016

Pakistan's Top General Has Decided to Retire Later This Year. So What?

General Raheel Sharif will retire at the end of his scheduled term as chief of army staff.

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Pakistan's Top General Has Decided to Retire Later This Year. So What?

March 16, 2015

Splinter Militant Groups Reunite with Taliban for 2015

It looks like the Pakistani Taliban are consolidating their presence across Pakistan's tribal belt.

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Splinter Militant Groups Reunite with Taliban for 2015

January 29, 2015

Meet the 'Khorasan Shura': The Islamic State's Leaders for South Asia

The Islamic State unveils a council of leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan comprised of former TTP members.

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Meet the 'Khorasan Shura': The Islamic State's Leaders for South Asia

October 24, 2014

Islamic State Defections Fracture Pakistan Taliban

However, a jihadist consolidation could take place in the future.

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Islamic State Defections Fracture Pakistan Taliban

October 03, 2014

The Islamic State's Potential Recruits in Pakistan

There is evidence that the terrorist outfit is actively recruiting fighters in the troubled country.

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The Islamic State's Potential Recruits in Pakistan

September 21, 2014

India’s Blind Spot on ISIS

So far, few Indians have joined the extremists, but gaps in New Delhi’s ability to track them are worrying.

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India’s Blind Spot on ISIS

June 12, 2014

Pakistan Expands Defense Budget

Pakistan is expanding its defense budget by 11 percent to $7 billion in FY2014-2015.

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Pakistan Expands Defense Budget

June 11, 2014

Pakistan's Home-Made Monster: The Taliban

The attack on Karachi International Airport demonstrates that it is long past time for Pakistan to end the Taliban.

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Pakistan's Home-Made Monster: The Taliban

February 07, 2014

Pakistan: Combating the Terror

After a horrible month, Pakistan needs to consider a broader vision for defeating terror.

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Pakistan: Combating the Terror

September 19, 2013

Pakistan Must Beware Taliban Bearing Gifts

Islamabad must avoid tactical peace deals that simply defer tough decisions.

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Pakistan Must Beware Taliban Bearing Gifts

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