1. Pakistani Politics Gets Messier

    Tensions between the civilian government and military have been growing. If Imran Khan is able to step in it will make life even more complicated for the U.S.

  2. Pakistan – Evolution or Revolution?

    Despite rumors of an impending coup, Pakistan looks on course for early elections. But an Imran Khan win would see big changes to ties with the U.S.

  3. India Military Eyes Combined Threat

    Indian military planners are reshaping the Army in readiness for a potential combined threat from China and Pakistan. Can it “cold start?”

  4. Is Taliban Serious About Talks?

    Plans to establish a Taliban political liaison office in Qatar suggest peace talks may finally make progress. But are the Taliban really ready to stop fighting?

  5. Pakistan’s Roller Coaster 2012

    Last year was an unsettling year for Pakistanis. With political upheaval and security threats looming, 2012 will likely bring more of the same.

  6. How Pakistan Kids Itself on China

    Pakistani policymakers are wrong if they think Beijing will bankroll a break with Washington. China has no interest in pushing India into U.S. arms.

  7. India, China Show Military Grit

    The latest defense dialogue between the Chinese and Indian militaries had some constructive ideas for improving military ties. Can they follow through?