Pakistan

Governance Opportunities and Challenges for the Incoming Pakistani Administration

Jason Harmala — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:26:39 -0500

On May 20, Alex Thier of USAID joins the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center for a discussion on governance opportunities and challenges in Pakistan following the May 11 election.

Beyond Pakistan's Elections: A Mountain of Challenges

Jason Harmala — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:01:52 -0500

Please join the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center on May 17 for a discussion with Ambassador Riaz Mohammad Khan, former foreign secretary for Pakistan; Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States; and Dr. Mohsin Khan, resident senior fellow, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council.

Pakistan's Historic 2013 Elections

Jason Harmala — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:36:27 -0500

Held on May 11, 2013, Pakistan's general election signifies the first civilian transfer of power following the successful completion of a five year term by a democratically elected government.

Shuja Nawaz Response to Pakistan Election Results (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty)

Jason Harmala — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:23:41 -0500

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins a live Google Hangout organized by RFE/RL to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.

Shuja Nawaz Speaks About Pakistan Elections (CCTV America)

Rachel Weatherly — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:36:18 -0500

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins CCTV America to discuss Pakistan’s historic elections.

Shuja Nawaz on Foreign Policy Challenges for New Pakistani Government (VOA)

Jason Harmala — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:06:15 -0500

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz joins Voice of America’s Access Point in the lead-up to the Pakistani elections to discuss the foreign policy challenges of the next Pakistani government and how different governing coalitions may get along with the United States.

Shuja Nawaz on Pakistan's Upcoming Elections (NPR)

Jason Harmala — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:55:50 -0500

South Asia Center Director Shuja Nawaz speaks with NPR’s Steve Inskeep about Pakistan’s upcoming elections.

The Treacherous Road to Pakistan's Historic Elections

Shuja Nawaz — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:34:15 -0500

Pakistan's upcoming elections on May 11 provoke both fear and hope. The last time Pakistan held a reasonably free and fair election, in 1970, the country ended up splitting into two, as Bangladesh emerged out of the ruins of a horrible civil war that led to Indian military intervention.