Sharif and the Pakistan Taliban: Peace Talks Loss is Washington’s Gain
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Zachary J. Rose takes a look at recent peace talks between the government and the Pakistan Taliban, and asks whether they were doomed to begin with.
An Al Qaeda-Indian Mujahideen Alliance Spells Trouble for Pakistan
An Al Qaeda-Indian Mujahideen alliance will hurt Pakistan’s foreign policy goals.
The Strike that Rattled US-Pakistan Relations
The Geopoliticalmonitor’s Zachary Fillingham examines the impact of Hakimullah Mehsud’s death on US-Pakistan relations, as well as the prospects for a negotiated peace between Islamabad and the Pakistan Taliban.
Pakistani Foreign Policy and the Test of New Elections
What's at stake in Pakistan's upcoming elections?
The Search for a New Equilibrium in US-Pakistan Relations
Here's why Pakistan is still an important piece of the puzzle for American foreign policy in the region.
The Taliban’s New Secret Weapon: Philanthropy and Islamic Education
A distinct culture, different from the mainstream "Thai" culture is being nurtured in the relaxed air of Thailand's religious freedom.
Sino-Pakistani Relations: Not as Advertised
Pakistan has touted its alliance with “all-weather friend” Beijing in the wake of its recent falling out with Washington, a dispute that culminated in the suspension of military aid worth $800.
The Death of Pakistan-American Relations
Pakistan-American relations lie in uncharted territories. Rumblings from both capitals suggest that the two long-time allies are on the verge of a historic rupture – possibly heralding a seismic shift in America’s foreign policy in the Persian Gulf and ushering in a realignment of allegiances in the region.
The Pakistan Paradox
Withhold $800 million in military aid, let it go through, or double it- no matter what Washington does it can’t escape the paradox that Islamabad is its most important ally in the war on terror.
Pakistan Stares into the Abyss
In a stark example of how drastically a situation can change in just one week, it seems that Pakistan is once again teetering on the brink.