Pakistan is not afraid of Modi’s win
Finally, the verdict is out. The Indian electorate has given a clear message by electing Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party
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In too deep: Afghanistan, Pakistan & the region
My piece for Himal published in March 2014.. Pakistan’s relationship with Afghanistan is caught in the muddled terrain of domestic
Continue ReadingPolicy paralysis haunts our security
By Raza Rumi Pakistan’s government has appointed a new committee to conduct ‘peace talks’ with the Taliban. The old committee,
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By Raza Rumi Nasiruddin Haqqani’s assassination is a significant move in a game of chess and nerves A photographer takes
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By Raza Rumi The recent drone strike in Pakistan’s northwest has eliminated an enemy of the state and his close
Continue ReadingThe future of Afghanistan – towards a regional solution
Here is a video podcast I did for the Pak-China institute. The transcript follows the video. The situation in Afghanistan,
Continue ReadingPakistan, Taliban and Karzai
My piece for ANN (link) where I argue how Pakistan’s Prime Minister is struggling to taking charge of the country’s
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