The absence of highly qualified doctors, engineers and scientists is playing havoc with the long-term economic growth of the country... » read more

Pakistani counterinsurgency has actually improved markedly since 2009, but absent a push to normalize U.S.-Pakistani relations by narrowing the gap between what Washington seeks from Islamabad and what is feasible, these counterinsurgency gains will reverse.... » read more

A report led by ISPU Fellow Hassan Abbas for the Asia Society finds that Pakistan’s efforts to combat crime and counter terrorist activities are being outpaced by the innovation and agility of criminal networks and terrorist organizations. ... » read more

With no clear roadmap for stability and withdrawal from Afghanistan, the much-hyped NATO summit failed to deliver much, apart from sending a strong signal to Pakistan to clean up its act.... » read more

Armed drones are incredibly powerful and dangerous weapons, and troubling new questions arise about the potential militarization of the police and wondering what Americans are willing to accept as collateral damage on their own soil.... » read more