Nishan-e-Imtiaz Commentary

Al-Qaeda's Double Appeal

Ximena Ortiz | Dec 14, 2007
Washington keeps pouring conventional military aid into Pakistan, but development cash is what’s needed.

Pervez's Precarious Position

Ian Bremmer | Dec 05, 2007
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?

A Tale of Two Client States

Anatol Lieven | Nov 14, 2007
As the situations become more complicated in Pakistan and Georgia, both American allies, the U.S. is faced with some tough choices.

Ruling Pakistan

Ximena Ortiz | Nov 05, 2007
If ruling Pakistan is like riding a tiger, President Pervez Musharraf may be drawing in his reins too tightly, according to some analysts.

The Pakistani Dilemma

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Sep 21, 2007
The United States should carefully consider the potential replacements for Presidents Vladimir Putin and Pervez Musharraf before it decides to press for change in Russia and Pakistan.

Musharraf's Party is Over

Hassan Abbas | Jun 11, 2007
Press restrictions, corruption and government inefficiency have inspired hundreds of thousands of Pakistanis to take to the streets recently. Musharraf’s reign may be ending, and Washington should take notice.

Remember Pakistan?

Sara Kupfer | Apr 28, 2004
The blame game surrounding the 9/11 Commission hearings and the developing situation in Iraq has overshadowed serious analysis of a crucial country in the U.

Pakistan after the Elections

Dennis Kux | Oct 23, 2002
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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