Category Archives: Foreign Policy

Pakistan and India: divided by commerce

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Asif Saeed Memon

The Washington Post’s Karen Bruilliard presents a brief, but telling, analysis of Pakistan-India trade (or the lack thereof): “Pakistan and India share language, culture, history and an 1,800-mile border; they are South Asia’s largest economies. What they barely share is … Continue reading →

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Pakistan and an Obama administration

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Asif Saeed Memon

It is finally over! The nearly two year long schlep – variously exciting and tedious – across the length and breadth of America is done. As wished by many around the world, Senator Obama (D-Illinois) stands at the gates of … Continue reading →

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Battle lines in Kabul

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Asif Saeed Memon

“There is wide acclaim today among Indian strategic analysts and diplomatic editors that New Delhi has scored a major diplomatic victory in Afghanistan and that its “influence” in Kabul has “peaked”. This victory has come on the back of Washington’s … Continue reading →

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