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Umer
Karim

Visiting Fellow, Pakistan

Umer Karim is a visiting fellow at RUSI where he focuses on Pakistan's evolving political and security environment within its neighborhood. He is also a doctoral researcher at the Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham. His academic research focuses on Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy and Politics, in particular Saudi-Iran regional rivalry and the broader geopolitics of the Middle East. Umer's work has appeared in academic journals and mainstream news sources alike.
He tweets at @umarkarim89

Umer
Karim
Visiting Fellow, Pakistan

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Pakistan, The Gulf Region, Central and South Asia, Middle East and North Africa Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy and Politics

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"While Mr Suleimani was focused on the Arab Middle East, Mr Qaani has been involved in activities related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, where Tehran has a different set of priorities in dealing with the US. His oversight of Iran's eastern front had seen him deal with Pakistan on three sensitive issues, said Umer Karim of the Royal United Services Institute. "

Who is Esmail Qaani, the new Iranian elite force commander?

3 January 2020

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" Depending on how the country's political spectrum now evolves, there are signs that the current state of affairs within civil-military ties will be sustained until leaders on both sides bid farewell to their positions."

Current state of civil-military relationship and future trends

4 December 2019

Tags: Pakistan

"Umer Karim, visiting fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a UK-based security think tank, told VICE News that in carrying out the attacks while calling for the resumption of talks, the Taliban was acting according to a familiar logic.“They’re saying we’re happy to resume talks — but they’re also sending a signal that when they are sitting around the table, they’ll be there in a position of strength.”"

Hours After Killing 48 People in Bombings, the Taliban Says It Wants to Restart Peace Talks

18 September 2019

Tags: Afghanistan

""Before the center of attention was Afghan troops and Afghan military personnel, but now we may see U.S. troops under the Taliban radar as well," said Umer Karim, a visiting fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based think tank. "

After Trump kills Taliban deal, Afghanistan faces more violence, longer odds for peace, experts say

9 September 2019

Tags: United States, Afghanistan

"It is clear that Saudi–Turkish ties have not recovered from the effects of the Khashoggi affair, and the political cycle initiated by that episode seems far from over. "

Saudi–Turkish Relations: Is a Rapprochement Possible?

22 August 2019

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" “Even if the government wants to play it carefully, there's a lot of pressure from the public,” said Umer Karim, a visiting fellow at the Royal United Services Institute."

Kashmir crisis: Will nuclear-armed Pakistan go to war with India again?

8 August 2019

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"While Mr Suleimani was focused on the Arab Middle East, Mr Qaani has been involved in activities related to Pakistan and Afghanistan, where Tehran has a different set of priorities in dealing with the US. His oversight of Iran's eastern front had seen him deal with Pakistan on three sensitive issues, said Umer Karim of the Royal United Services Institute. "

Who is Esmail Qaani, the new Iranian elite force commander?

3 January 2020 Tags:

" Depending on how the country's political spectrum now evolves, there are signs that the current state of affairs within civil-military ties will be sustained until leaders on both sides bid farewell to their positions."

Current state of civil-military relationship and future trends

4 December 2019 Tags: Pakistan

"Umer Karim, visiting fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a UK-based security think tank, told VICE News that in carrying out the attacks while calling for the resumption of talks, the Taliban was acting according to a familiar logic.“They’re saying we’re happy to resume talks — but they’re also sending a signal that when they are sitting around the table, they’ll be there in a position of strength.”"

Hours After Killing 48 People in Bombings, the Taliban Says It Wants to Restart Peace Talks

18 September 2019 Tags: Afghanistan

""Before the center of attention was Afghan troops and Afghan military personnel, but now we may see U.S. troops under the Taliban radar as well," said Umer Karim, a visiting fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based think tank. "

After Trump kills Taliban deal, Afghanistan faces more violence, longer odds for peace, experts say

9 September 2019 Tags: United States, Afghanistan

"It is clear that Saudi–Turkish ties have not recovered from the effects of the Khashoggi affair, and the political cycle initiated by that episode seems far from over. "

Saudi–Turkish Relations: Is a Rapprochement Possible?

22 August 2019 Tags:

" “Even if the government wants to play it carefully, there's a lot of pressure from the public,” said Umer Karim, a visiting fellow at the Royal United Services Institute."

Kashmir crisis: Will nuclear-armed Pakistan go to war with India again?

8 August 2019 Tags:

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