How to get out of the tit-for-tat pattern of past India-Pak encounters
Creating Frankenstein: The Saudi Export of Ultra-Conservatism
The monster that Saudi Arabia created may come to haunt itself — at home.
Who Drives Political Violence in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s generals like to blame their country’s cycle of political violence on foreign forces. In reality, it is largely home-made.
Pakistan’s Shrinking Liberal Minority
Caught between Western-backed illiberal authoritarians and anti-Western religious fanatics, liberalism is under siege
Iran: An Important Player for South Asia
Building a relationship with Iran is valuable for India. Will Pakistan try too?
Message to the West: Don’t Just Focus on Pleasing Pakistani Generals
The West doing more to strengthen Pakistan’s civilian government will help the fight against terrorism.
Kerry’s Political Theater in Afghanistan
The power sharing agreement in Afghanistan has no basis in law or popular support.
Pakistan Needs Regional and Global Alliances to Fight the Extremists
Will the attack on Karachi’s airport change the way Pakistan’s government deals with the Taliban?

























