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Newspaper Article by khalid 19/03/2014

Afghan elections: A formidable challenge

First general election aimed at a peaceful transfer of power is an eye catching event. Most immediate and formidable challenge for the US and the incumbent government of Afghanistan is to make the forthcoming Afghan elections appear as a credible and popular…

Newspaper Article by khalid 11/03/2014

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Countering Terrorism—A complex enterprise

As militancy and negotiations move in tandem, a recently surfaced splinter group of Taliban hit the headlines through its lethal attack on district courts’ complex in the heart of Islamabad. Fizza Malik, a young Pakistani lawyer was amongst those unfortunate ones who…

Newspaper Article by khalid 03/03/2014

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Internal security: Between pillar and post

Following the Taliban’s announcement for a month long ceasefire, the government has also reciprocated by suspending air strikes while retaining the option to respond to violent attacks. Cease fire by the Taliban has thrown up an interesting opportunity in the context of our…

Newspaper Article by khalid 17/02/2014

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Turkey strives to stabilize Afghanistan

This is a defining year in Afghanistan’s history. The drawdown of occupation forces by the end of year will be a watershed event. Pakistan supports a sovereign, independent and united Afghanistan and hopes that drawdown will be managed while preserving regional peace…

Newspaper Article by khalid 10/02/2014

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Kashmir: A lingering anguish

There is no country in the world, including India, that does not recognize Kashmir as a disputed territory; and there is no country in the world except India that does not want its resolution in line with the aspirations of the people…

Newspaper Article by khalid 04/02/2014

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Strategic dialogue and Tactical effects

Week long ministerial level meeting of Pakistan-US strategic dialogue concluded on a positive note. Event has resumed after a lull of three years marked by irritants and breakdowns. Credit for re-railing the dialogue goes to both sides. Pak-US bilateral is a complex relationship…

Regions by IPRI 29/01/2014

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New Communication Technologies and Political Mobilization

Introduction Beginning with the widely referred Arab Spring, to the Spanish Indignados Movement, and London Riots, political and social mobilizations have been considered a handiwork of new communication technologies. The question is did new communication technology play a decisive role, a causal role…

Newspaper Article by khalid 27/01/2014

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Tackling Terrorism: Time is the Essence!

While international focus is on bracing up for post 2014 Afghanistan, recent spiralling terrorist attacks have propped up a national contingency for us—tackling 2014 Pakistan. Unrelenting events of terrorism have weakened the pro-dialogue constituency and have strengthened the hawkish school of thought…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 26/01/2014

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Negotiations with Taliban give opportunity for Pakistanis to escape militancy

Image Courtesy - thirst.com.pk Pakistan has been suffering from terrorism since 2001. Soon after former president Pervez Musharraf decided to ally with the US in its war against terrorism, Pakistan turned into a front-line state in that war. Over the years, the country's internal…

IPRI Journals by IPRI 25/01/2014

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Winter 2008,Volume VIII, Number 1

Articles Implementing Kashmir Study Group (KSG) Proposal Dr Rashid Ahmad Khan Nuclear Technology Proliferation: Challenges and International Response Muhammad Khurshid Khan Nuclear Weapons, Technology and Strategy: The Cold War and the Unresolved Contradictions Hayatullah Khan Khatttak Why NATO Mission in Afghanistan is Failing? Dr Ishtiaq Ahmad The United States, Maritime…

Afghan elections: A formidable challenge

Countering Terrorism—A complex enterprise

Internal security: Between pillar and post

Turkey strives to stabilize Afghanistan

Kashmir: A lingering anguish

Strategic dialogue and Tactical effects

Tackling Terrorism: Time is the Essence!

Negotiations with Taliban give opportunity for Pakistanis to escape militancy

Winter 2008,Volume VIII, Number 1

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