Samer Khurshid examines whether the rules based international order can clean up KASHMIR, by providing a glimpse into its troubled past, a possible means to resolve the longest crisis of the UN, and encouraging an end to the violence in Kashmir.
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Kashmir: Beauty Plagued by 70 Years of Conflict
Samer Khurshid traces the Kashmir Conflict, explaining the issue via pictures.
Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan necessitate closer look at Kashmir crisis
On February 14th, a suicide bomber affiliated with the militant organization Jaish-e-Mohammed killed more than 40 Indian paramilitary personnel in the Pulwama district of Indian-administered Kashmir. Accusing Pakistan of facilitating the attack, India launched an airstrike on Tuesday, marking the first time that warplanes have crossed the de facto border between the two countries in Read More…
Kunduz: The Rise of the Taliban (Part II)
In the second part of this series Hinna Hatif examines the implications that led to the rise of Taliban in Kunduz city.
What About Pakistan? The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism in South Asia
Evan Blackwell explores the risk of one of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons falling into the wrong hands.
Is There a Possibility for Peace in Afghanistan?
Evan Blackwell considers the prospects for peace in Afghanistan.
The Sword, The Pen and The Women in Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Umaima Ghori examines women’s role in countering violent extremism in Pakistan. Will they continue to join the fight?
No Country for ISIS
Hasan Siddiqui brings to light the brewing conflict between two militant groups in Afghanistan, the infamous Taliban and the ruthless ISIS
Drones: Forget the Moral Argument, Are They Actually Strategic?
Are armed drones actually strategic in conflict? Our editors examine the pros and cons, and attempt to separate the moral argument from the strategic.
The Beginning of China’s Second Golden Age? Xi Jinping’s “New Silk Road”
Evan Blackwell examines the underpinnings of China’s New Silk Road.