Nationalism rears its head in Afghanistan and Kashmir
When the Cold War ended, many thought international relations had entered a new era. Now, resurgent nationalism is fanning old…
Pakistan commits to reform schools that teach militancy
For decades, militant religious schools in Pakistan called madrassas taught students to kill non-believers. Now, Islamabad is taking them on.
Decoder: Making sense of the India-Pakistan flare-up
A decades-long conflict over Kashmir escalated rapidly last week. Here's why fights between India and Pakistan matter to the world.
Imran Khan confronted by realities of power in Pakistan
Cricket-star-turned-prime-minister Imran Khan says he wants to lift up the poor in Pakistan. But his renegade political drive faces economic…
Pakistan’s Imran Khan – from cricket hero to top job
Pakistan's Imran Khan was a cricket star with glamorous women on his arm. Now he is poised to become prime…
“Victory” could be elusive for Trump in Afghanistan
Afghanistan will likely frustrate U.S. President Donald Trump, whose “new” strategy to achieve victory there sounds all too familiar.
Kashmir crisis game yields real world lessons
It was only a game about Kashmir. But in a world keen to avoid nuclear war, the lesson was clear:…
Two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan, face off over Kashmir
India and Pakistan -- both nuclear powers -- have fought three wars over Kashmir. But neither will yield in one…
Is Saudi Arabia’s coalition a bluff?
Saudi Arabia has announced an impressive Muslim coalition to fight radical Islamism. But it's most likely bluff to protect Riyadh's…