Violent deaths in Pakistan jumped last year. That’s a big worry. Christopher Clary - January 5, 2024 Outside powers may be unable to ignore the worsening turmoil in Pakistan.
Imran Khan dissolved Pakistan’s parliament. How did that happen? Yasser Kureshi and Asfandyar Mir - April 5, 2022 Pakistan’s Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the prime minister’s moves
5 ways the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan will hurt Pakistan Fahd Humayun - August 16, 2021 Pakistan’s relationship with its own religious groups — and with Washington — just got more complicated
Why Malala’s British Vogue interview put Pakistan in a marriage panic Sarah Khan - June 17, 2021 Here’s the research on marriage, divorce and women’s bargaining power in Pakistan
What would persuade South Asians to get vaccinated against covid-19? Syeda ShahBano Ijaz - May 21, 2021 New research suggests a way to change minds.
The U.S. is pulling out of Afghanistan. Don’t expect an al-Qaeda reboot. Daniel Byman - April 30, 2021 Here’s why the country won’t necessarily become a base for international terrorist attacks
What will America’s commitment to Afghanistan look like after the election? Asfandyar Mir - November 1, 2020 The peace negotiations are in flux, and the Taliban has ramped up the violence
Trump and Modi will meet in India this week. Here’s what to expect. Christopher Clary - February 23, 2020 India is a key strategic partner — but trade, Kashmir and Pakistan complicate the relationship
Protests in Pakistan could shake prime minister’s mandate Madiha Afzal - November 14, 2019 Why street power is particularly effective in the country.
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met again this month. Here are 4 things to know about Sino-Indian relations. Yogesh Joshi - October 21, 2019 Border tensions and India’s moves in Kashmir gave the two leaders plenty to discuss
Did India shoot down a Pakistani F-16 in February? This just became a big deal. Sameer Lalwani and Emily Tallo - April 17, 2019 There are broader implications for India — and the United States
The Kashmir attack could prompt a crisis in South Asia. Here’s why. Asfandyar Mir - February 15, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83837" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters decry Thursday's attack on a
Why Pakistan’s election had such an ambiguous outcome Pradeep Chhibber and Adnan Naseemullah - August 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76517" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A portrait of Imran Khan, head
What just happened in Pakistan’s election? And what happens next? Asfandyar Mir - July 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76093" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party greet
Beijing is taking on a broader financial role. Here’s why that matters. Daniel McDowell - June 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74511" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Beijing has begun to take on
Afghanistan’s road to peace won’t be an easy one Asfandyar Mir - March 30, 2018 Is there hope for an end to the long war
What’s behind the Islamist protests in Pakistan? Niloufer Siddiqui - December 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67061" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of different religious groups hold
Trump singled out India to do more in Afghanistan. That could easily backfire. Christopher Clary - August 24, 2017 In the middle of Monday night’s fairly orthodox speech on
Organ traffickers lock up people to harvest their kidneys. Here are the politics behind the organ trade. Asif Efrat - December 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50644" align="alignnone" width="960"] (Bigstock)[/caption] Pakistani police recently raided an
India and Pakistan clashed again in Kashmir. Here’s what you need to know. Paul Staniland - September 30, 2016 Early on Thursday morning, the Indian army claims its special
Here’s what led to the Lahore terrorist bombing — and what to do next Adnan Naseemullah - March 31, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38244" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Relatives of the victims of Sunday's
Why is terror Islamist? Steven Fish - January 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20587" align="alignnone" width="620"] This image made from a video
In Pakistan, domestic threats begin to overshadow India Yelena Biberman - January 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_19712" align="alignnone" width="620"] Supporters of Pakistani political and Islamic
The Political Education of ‘Homeland’s’ Carrie Mathison - December 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19492" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison in
The Political Education of 'Homeland's' Carrie Mathison John Sides - December 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19492" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison in
Why the Pakistani Taliban’s massacre of children reveals its weakness Adnan Naseemullah - December 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19281" align="alignnone" width="620"] Candles are placed by local residents
Why the Pakistani Taliban's massacre of children reveals its weakness - December 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19281" align="alignnone" width="620"] Candles are placed by local residents
A (fighting) season to remember in Afghanistan Jason Lyall - October 20, 2014 With little fanfare, and even less Western media coverage, another
Ethical and methodological issues in assessing drones’ civilian impacts in Pakistan Christine Fair - October 6, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16606" align="aligncenter" width="670"] A Pakistani demonstrator carries a burning
Ethical and methodological issues in assessing drones' civilian impacts in Pakistan Christine Fair - October 6, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16606" align="aligncenter" width="670"] A Pakistani demonstrator carries a burning
How economic shocks matter for coups Nam Kim - September 23, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15983" align="alignnone" width="620"] Anti-government protesters shelter from rain under
The Problems with Studying Civilian Casualties from Drone Usage in Pakistan: What We Can’t Know Erik Voeten - August 17, 2011 We are delighted to have a guest post from my