the future of pakistan

In “The Future of Pakistan,” edited by Stephen P. Cohen, various scholars and analysts assess the potential trajectories of Pakistan’s political, economic, and social future. The book explores critical challenges the country faces, including political instability, economic crises, terrorism, civil-military relations, and regional security issues

Perception, Politics, and Security in South Asia,” edited by P.R. Chari, Pervez Iqbal Cheema, and Stephen P. Cohen, analyzes the intricate relationship between perception and security in a region marked by political rivalry, especially between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan is a country of growing, indeed crucial, importance to the United States and to the rest of the world. Three years ago President Barack Obama called me a few days after his inauguration and asked me to chair an urgent interagency review of policy toward Pakistan and Afghanistan. He said that no issue on […]