The court verdict has made Jamaat’s political future uncertain but it will continue to indulge in political activities and campaign for the BNP candidates in the forthcoming elections.

• Anand Kumar
• August 05, 2013
• IDSA Comments

The DI Khan jail-break was waiting to happen under the current PTI-led dispensation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ever since this government has come to power, there is complete confusion on the new policy on terrorism.

• Sushant Sareen
• August 02, 2013
• IDSA Comments

President Waheed has opted for an early election, which is scheduled for September 7. Despite reservations expressed by many political parties, the election process is truly underway that could restore democracy in the country.

• Anand Kumar
• July 29, 2013
• IDSA Comments

For tackling terrorism Pakistan’s civil and military establishments have to relook at their own attitudes towards religion and jihad and reform themselves.

• P. K. Upadhyay
• July 15, 2013
• IDSA Comments

The election commission has started making necessary preparations and the political parties are already out on the hustings. But the road to elections is not without hitches.

• Post Bahadur Basnet
• June 24, 2013
• IDSA Comments

The assertions of the new Pakistan government of Nawaz Sharif to de-radicalise the society by engaging the Radical Islamists (RIs) in a dialogue and accommodation with them in reality means, to many observers, a meek surrender to Islamic radicalism of Deobandi variety.

• P. K. Upadhyay
• June 14, 2013
• Issue Brief

The Taliban spring offensive is aimed at exploiting the situation and driving home the advantage. The present lull in coalition operations and indecision on the future outlook of international forces is adding to the Taliban’s advantage.

• Rajeev Agarwal
• June 03, 2013
• IDSA Comments

It will be unrealistic to expect any drastic change in the foreign policy orientation of Pakistan, because Pakistan’s geopolitical interests will not allow the new government to bring about radical change

• Sumita Kumar
• May 28, 2013
• IDSA Comments

Nawaz Sharif’s political comeback has resulted in a fresh sense of optimism within the Indian industry. But it has to be seen whether it will it help in normalizing relations and bringing people together.

• Tridivesh Singh Maini , Manish Vaid
• May 27, 2013
• IDSA Comments

Afghanistan seems to be torn between hope and despair. The fate of ‘New Afghanistan’ will largely depend on the commitment of the international community to support the ongoing process of transition and stabilization.

• Arvind Gupta , Ashok K. Behuria
• May 23, 2013
• IDSA Comments