Nawaz Sharif Commentary

Scouring South Asia

National Interest online checks in on two vital American allies in a critical region. Will they keep working with the United States? Nick Gvosdev takes a hard look.

Pakistan's Elections

Does the electoral defeat mean the end of President Pervez Musharraf’s rule? How will it affect the war on terror?

Après Bhutto: Part 4

In NI online's continuing coverage, J. Peter Pham discusses changes in Benazir Bhutto's image post-mortem.

Après Bhutto: Part 3

In NI online's continuing coverage, Anatol Lieven looks at the future of Pakistan. With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question.

Après Bhutto: Part 2

In NI online's continuing coverage, Ximena Ortiz looks at the future of Pakistan. With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question. Nikolas Gvosdev 

Après Bhutto

With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question in Pakistan.

Al-Qaeda's Double Appeal

Washington keeps pouring conventional military aid into Pakistan, but development cash is what’s needed.

Pervez's Precarious Position

Pervez Musharraf seems to think his grip on power is relatively secure, as demonstrated by his recent trip to Saudi Arabia. But given the volatile political situation he faces, can he really stay in office much longer?

Pakistan after the Elections

A year ago, Pakistan's President, General Pervez Musharraf, joined the "war on terrorism" after Al-Qaeda's attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

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May 26, 2012