Pakistan

Review – Reconceptualising Deterrence

Sanjeev Kumar • Mar 3 2014 • Features

Lieberman’s thorough examination of the central role of deterrence in contemporary Security Studies illustrates the existing gap between theory and evidence of success.

Drone Opposition in Pakistan and the Issues of Post-colonial Identity

Wali Aslam • Feb 26 2014 • Articles

The assessments of, and attitudes towards, the efficacy of the drone campaign are shaped by Pakistan’s postcolonial identity.

Should International Relations Scholars Care About Religious Freedom?

Peter Henne • Apr 22 2013 • Articles

Since religious repression can contribute to extremist ideology and violence then religious freedom can be vital in addressing religiously inspired civil wars and terrorism.

Review – Across the Line of Control

Daanish Mustafa • Jan 20 2013 • Features

Across the Line of Control provides an analysis of the recent history, politics, demographics and key events in the history of all of Kashmir, with a special focus on the PAK.

US-Afghan-Pakistani Relations During Obama’s Second Term

Salih Dogan • Dec 10 2012 • Articles

The U.S. administration must get ready for negotiations and bring the neighboring countries -especially Iran and Pakistan- together and constitute a regional pact for the peaceful future of Afghanistan.

Review – The Untold Story of the People of Azad Kashmir

Tahir Abbas • Sep 7 2012 • Features

Despite it’s certain shortcomings, there are few books that prove as illuminating as this excellent tome. It is likely to remain an important contribution to the literature for many years to come.

When Tiers Clash: Devolution vs. Democracy in Pakistan

Fred Carver • Aug 2 2012 • Articles

Pakistani political parties may be right that at the local level they will be outcompeted by local elites, but they are mistaken to think that means they must ignore local politics.

US-Indian Relations: Permanent Interests Not Permanent Friends

Lawrence Korb and Alex Rothman • Jun 14 2012 • Articles

It is important that the United States do a better job of defending its own interests in its negotiations with India. Nevertheless, there are areas of common strategic concern where we can work with the Indian government to the benefit of both nations.

Review – The Wars of Afghanistan

Martin J. Bayly • May 28 2012 • Features

Peter Tomsen has provided a comprehensive account of Afghanistan’s recent conflicts and illuminates aspects of this history in ways that only he could really achieve.

Review – Fragments of the Afghan Frontier

Mark Beautement • May 16 2012 • Features

Fragments of the Afghan Frontier combines painstaking anthropological field research with extensive historical analysis to assess Afghanistan’s frontier regions and people.

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