Tag "Taliban"
Pakistan’s heightened terror threat reawakens concerns for regional stability
Bombings in Pakistan bring terrorism back to the forefront of the political debate and raise about Pakistan’s ability to respond to the terrorist threat.
Under the Radar: If Islam Karimov is dead, China’s LNG imports are threatened
The death of Islam Karimov could throw Uzbekistan into a succession crisis, undermining stability, emboldening terrorists, and threatening the New Silk Road.
Modi in America highlights growing ties
Narendra Modi’s fourth visit to the U.S in two years is an indication of how strong the US-India relationship is becoming.
The assassination of Mullah Akhtar Mansour raises questions about legality and security
After Mullah Akhtar Mansour’s assassination, attention has been turned to the instability and lack of security on the border Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s blasphemy laws creating political and economic problems
Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws are dividing the country and are creating a range of political and economic problems.
Three Insights from Underwhelming U.S-Pakistan Nuclear Talks
Despite the highly precarious nature of Pakistan’s nuclear program, early reports of U.S.-Pakistan nuclear negotiations in mid-October appear to be overblown. Though the prospects of such a deal are not
An outdated military strategy against ISIS
In an effort to defeat the Islamic State as it continues to acquire significant territorial and financial gains, the United States launched the ‘lily pad’ strategy against ISIS this past
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Japanese PM Abe seeks assurances on defence and trade. US Fed to keep rates low but focus on dollar surge. India to deepen influence when Afghan president Ghani visits. ASEAN
Islamist militias take key oil fields in Libya
Libya goes from bad to worse and approaches failed state status. The implications could be far-reaching. Bad news out of Libya has become the norm since the ousting of Muammar
Boko Haram poses threat to Nigeria’s stability
Boko Haram, fuelled initially by economic grievances, has vowed to destroy southern Nigeria’s Westernized economy, insisting that northern Nigeria hardly benefits from the roughly $50 billion a year the south receives
