US-Iran deal: End of war or beginning of a more difficult deal?
In this op-ed, Natiq Malikzada argues that the emerging US-Iran deal is primarily a mechanism to end the war and.
Politics
Politics
Pakistan’s shadow diplomacy and Taliban’s quiet realignment
In this op-ed, Ajmal Sohail argues that Pakistan is quietly rebuilding its influence over the Taliban through intelligence pressure, proxy.
Global, Politics
Pahalgam’s first anniversary
In this piece, Natiq Malikzada marks the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack by arguing that it reflects a continuing pattern.
Politics
Urumqi convergence: Why China’s quiet mediation matters more than the meeting itself
In this op-ed, Ajmal Sohail argues that the Urumqi talks matter less for outcomes than as a sign that rising.
Politics, Security
Taliban-Pakistan ceasefire set to expire as tensions persist
“Our message is clear: we will not allow any group to use Afghanistan’s soil against Pakistan,” Zardari said.
Politics, US
US envoy warns holding Americans ‘unjustly’ harms relations
Boehler said Washington will not maintain ties with governments that detain Americans without justification.
Politics
Pakistan and the rule of law
In this op-ed, Natiq Malikzada writes that Pakistan’s rhetoric at the UN about the rule of law and accountability is.
Global, Politics
The geopolitics of Balochistan’s hybrid insurgency
In this op-ed, Ajmal Sohail writes that Balochistan’s evolving hybrid insurgency has become a cross-border geopolitical threat, arguing that Pakistan’s.
Global, Politics
India’s counterterrorism posture in South Asia: Stabilizer in a fragmented security landscape
In this piece, Ajmal Sohail argues that amid South Asia’s evolving terror landscape after Afghanistan’s collapse, India has emerged as.
Politics
Who really rules Pakistan?
In this piece, Natiq Malikzada argues that Pakistan’s political system is shaped by a “layered subservience” in which the military.