Pakistan

"When one thinks of the Pakistan Army, one does not instinctively think of a force that is relevant to conflicts in the Middle East. Yet increasingly – and without actually being involved in any operations - it is the most influential military in the region. It has trained more Arab armies than any other country and has been present both in a combat role in the Arab-Israeli wars in 1967 and 1973 and also provided mentorship as the Gulf countries' armies were founded. "

Asia's quiet superpower: Pakistan Army’s teetering balance between Saudi and Iran

"Watch Kamal Alam on relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan "

What lies behind uneasy Afghanistan-Pakistan ties?

""Pakistan could make life difficult for the US, for instance by intensifying support for the Taliban or reducing the support for political elements inside Afghanistan.” "

Islamabad warns against move to extend US travel ban to Pakistan

"'Rafsanjani did not single-handedly change the relationship. Structural factors, such as India’s economic liberalisation and the situation in Afghanistan, were more important. But as a relative pragmatist, he was able to overcome those in Tehran who had argued for a tilt to Pakistan and a continued focus on Kashmir and communal issues.' "

The pragmatist’s pivot to India

"'If Pakistan fears that India may aspire to destroying Pakistan’s nukes on the ground, thereby undercutting mutual deterrence, then it makes sense to put weapons at sea, where they are more survivable.This would come with a huge price tag.' "

Pakistan fires its first submarine-based nuclear cruise missile

The Case for Increased International Diplomatic Engagement with India and Pakistan

Aaditya Dave

Tensions are rising again between India and Pakistan over violent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. India and Pakistan have differing views on the role of international mediation in resolving this conflict. But foreign involvement remains essential, and China–US cooperation may be a way forward.