South Asia

What to Expect from Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan's new prime minister won't fix the economy and is constrained on foreign policy.

A Worthwhile Redirection in Pakistan

A detente with India serves U.S. interests, even if Islamabad and Washington drift further apart in the process.

Sharif Must Square the Circle

Pakistan's democratic milestone needs to be followed up by getting control of the national-security state.

Nawaz Sharif's Great Challenge

Pakistan's new man on top inherits a country wracked by crisis.

Pakistan's Troubled Election

Ballots fight bombs—real and ideological—for dominance.

No Big Victory for Pakistani Democracy

This was the first Pakistani government to serve a full term, but there's no great cause for optimism.

India's Tough Road to the Security Council

New Delhi has a strong case, but will the world listen?

Pakistan's Nuclear Past as Prologue

The chances of limits or reductions are remote.

Arc of Crisis 2.0?

Iran and Pakistan have similar strategies, so the United States and India might learn from one another.

Ill Will and the Multiplier Effect

Policymakers need to be mindful of their impact on America's reputation.

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May 23, 2013