Pakistan Commentary

Pakistan's Passing Grade

Despite all the fuss from the Obama administration and the media, Pakistan is far from being a failed state.

Politics as Usual?

Positively in Pakistan, elections were held and main opposition parties are in talks to form a coalition. But if they don't learn from past mistakes, this attempt at democracy is also destined to fail.

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?

Interview with Pakistani Ambassador

TNI executive editor Justine A. Rosenthal interviewed Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahmud Ali Durrani.

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.

An Unlikely Endorsement

Pakistan’s nuclear safeguards got a curious vote of confidence this week from India’s National Security Adviser. So what does it mean?

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May 26, 2012