Looking Presidential on Pakistan
As the race for the White House heats up, Presidential candidates are using the turmoil in Pakistan to show off their foreign policy credentials.
The Bhutto Dynasty Must End Now
…and should have ended with Bhutto the First.
Islam and Pakistan
Religion has permeated the history and politics of Pakistan. Now its time, Najum Mushtaq argues, to keep religion out of it.
How Not to Handle Nuclear Security
If the United States cant secure its own nuclear complex, why expect Pakistan to do it any better?
Pakistan: Myths and Realities
Pakistan’s image in the United States has been tarnished by decades-old misperceptions that prevail in the myths about the country.
Rule of Force vs. Rule of Law in Pakistan
Musharraf tries to stamp out a movement for democracy that could confront him and the larger structure of army rule.
Siachen: A Ridge Too Far
Can India and Pakistan bury the hatchet in a territorial dispute over the worlds highest battle zone?
How Not to Win Friends and Influence People
Zia Mian explains how U.S. arms policy in South Asia sells death and destruction and buys little influence.
Inside Pakistan’s Struggle for Democracy
Can Pakistan peacefully negotiate its way out of a military dictatorship? Here’s how.
The U.S., India and the Elusive 123 Deal
If passed in its current form, the U.S.-India agreement will act as a catalyst for pumping nuclear fuel and technology into a region perceived by some U.S. leaders as a “nuclear tinder box”.
Musharrafs Madrasa Muddle
The Pakistani presidents commando raid against Islamic militants achieved only a Pyrrhic victory.
Chomsky on India-Pakistan Relations
Are India and Pakistan heading toward war or peace? Noam Chomsky looks at nukes, Kashmir, and diaspora politics.
Americas Musharraf Dilemma
Hardliners in Washington want Pakistans leader to crack down on terrorists, but hardliners in Islamabad are deeply ambivalent. Whats a poor dictator to do?
United States Rides Weapons Bonanza Wave
War, instability, and high oil prices have created a perfect storm of profit for the worlds weapons manufacturers. This year, FPIF columnist Frida Berrigan reports, defense military analysts predict the biggest arms bonanza since 1993 … which is saying something because in the aftermath of the first Gulf War the global industry reaped the benefits of a $42 billion arms race.
The Taliban is Back
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bush administration, Iraq, Taliban, warlords, drug lords, opium, women’s issues, civilian casualties, corruption