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Ayesha Siddiqa
The writer, an Islamabad-based independent political and defence analyst, is author, most recently, of ‘Military Inc: Inside Pakistan’s Military Economy’.
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Cut in Pakistan’s defence budget is desirable, but not easySubscriber Only
June 24,2019 02:30:51 AM
While one remains unsure of how much reduction will actually be brought about, the fact remains that cutting excess fat in the government, especially the defence sector, is possible.
Mon, Jun 24, 2019
Why Imran Khan bats for Narendra ModiSubscriber Only
April 22,2019 00:30:33 AM
For Islamabad, a non-secular India is easier to contest
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
Pakistan believes that post-Pulwama situation has worked to its advantage, or is at least a stalemateSubscriber Only
April 02,2019 01:26:31 AM
Like all wars, the current hostility between the two countries has also strengthened right-wing and status-quo oriented political forces. It has boosted the popularity of Imran Khan and his generals. Like India, the crisis has brought the nation together.
Tue, Apr 02, 2019
Geopolitics makes it difficult for India to isolate Pakistan diplomaticallySubscriber Only
February 25,2019 03:40:40 AM
With the two neighbours standing eyeball-to-eyeball, the choice is now between de-escalation for talks and escalation for war.
Mon, Feb 25, 2019
Possibilities of a verdictSubscriber Only
February 11,2019 00:10:00 AM
Despite its limitations, Pakistan Supreme Court ruling against the military gives its civil society more room.
Mon, Feb 11, 2019
Neighbour’s dutySubscriber Only
October 08,2018 00:15:46 AM
Today, war and peace are more complicated. For India-Pakistan, talking is even more essential
Mon, Oct 08, 2018
The risk in Imran Khan’s PakistanSubscriber Only
August 13,2018 00:02:53 AM
His ambition to establish an Islamic welfare state might get muddled , and produce more religious agenda than welfare
Mon, Aug 13, 2018
Patronage and punishmentSubscriber Only
July 10,2018 00:05:07 AM
Nawaz Sharif’s conviction is not about corruption. It has to do with his questioning of the military
Tue, Jul 10, 2018
Book of spiesSubscriber Only
June 02,2018 00:12:09 AM
There is little that is revelatory in Dulat-Durrani conversation. Track II’s task is to find a way for Delhi to talk with Rawalpindi, not just Islamabad
Sat, Jun 02, 2018
The tightrope walkerSubscriber Only
January 05,2018 00:02:34 AM
Islamabad’s vulnerability increases if it does not listen to US President’s warning, or if it listens too much
Fri, Jan 05, 2018
Message from PakistanSubscriber Only
November 28,2017 00:07:18 AM
Hafiz Saeed will be dealt with when the Pakistani state wants, not when Washington or Delhi get annoyed
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Carrot to stickSubscriber Only
September 05,2017 00:05:20 AM
Trump administration has upped the ante with Pakistan. For South Asia’s sake, the two need to start a conversation
Tue, Sep 05, 2017
Ordering a turmoilSubscriber Only
July 29,2017 00:05:16 AM
The court verdict against Nawaz Sharif could be the beginning of a period of political instability in Pakistan
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
Bilateral silenceSubscriber Only
May 10,2017 00:15:25 AM
Hype around war gets a new life in India, Pakistan, increasing public support for the armed forces
Wed, May 10, 2017
Cyril Almeida’s story points to old fault lines and new strains in Pakistan army-govt relationshipSubscriber Only
October 14,2016 00:04:31 AM
The media in Pakistan and outside was abuzz for some 48 hours over a story published by the English newspaper Dawn, regarding a meeting between heads of the civil government and the military.
Fri, Oct 14, 2016
Over to the real SharifSubscriber Only
September 24,2016 00:40:22 AM
In Pakistan, the old equation of ‘Army, America and Allah’ is said to have been replaced by ‘China, COAS and Cashmere’. The Uri aftermath reflects the new power alignment
Sat, Sep 24, 2016
Watching Nawaz SharifSubscriber Only
April 07,2016 00:01:52 AM
From nuclear decision-making to foreign relations, Pakistan’s prime minister seems to be gasping for breath.
Thu, Apr 07, 2016
Paris attack: The terror withinSubscriber Only
January 15,2015 01:36:37 AM
‘Charlie Hebdo’ incident must make Muslim societies re-examine blasphemy laws.
Thu, Jan 15, 2015
Strategic assets no longer maintainableSubscriber Only
December 19,2014 02:58:15 AM
I once asked a senior military commander if the army had a button to ensure that those who joined the good Taliban would not turn bad later.
Fri, Dec 19, 2014Courting confusion as usualSubscriber Only
October 25,2012 02:50:19 AM
Last weeks Supreme Court verdict holding military men responsible for rigging elections in 1990 is unlikely to discourage the armed forces from interfering in Pakistans politics
Thu, Oct 25, 2012The Kamra revelationSubscriber Only
August 25,2012 00:01:45 AM
Pakistan realises that it cannot blame external forces for terrorist attacks
Sat, Aug 25, 2012Drifting apartSubscriber Only
May 31,2012 00:32:33 AM
With elections coming up in Pakistan and US,neither wants to back down
Thu, May 31, 2012Back to square oneSubscriber Only
May 15,2012 03:04:16 AM
Until military-strategic issues such as Sir Creek and Siachen are resolved,there can be no forward movement in Indo-Pak relations
Tue, May 15, 2012A tsunami in a Punjabi teapotSubscriber Only
November 02,2011 03:21:49 AM
After Sundays successful rally,Imran Khan has arrived. But can he be more than the Pakistan armys chosen one?
Wed, Nov 02, 2011The Haqqani leverageSubscriber Only
September 30,2011 03:30:21 AM
US-Pakistan tensions draw from a bid to gain a negotiating advantage
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
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