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EFSAS Commentary

EFSAS Commentary

 

Weekly analytical commentary - EFSAS Commentary -  by the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) on news, current affairs and political developments in South Asia.  

Publication: Bankruptcy of Pakistan’s seesawing counter-terrorism policy: The ‘escape’ of a dreaded terrorist and ‘conviction’ of another

Bankruptcy of Pakistan’s seesawing counter-terrorism policy: The ‘escape’ of a dreaded terrorist and ‘conviction’ of another

A prominent leader of a ruthless Pakistani terrorist organization whose targets were predominantly Pakistani…
Publication: Pakistan’s growing desperation on the Jammu & Kashmir issue is becoming increasingly evident

Pakistan’s growing desperation on the Jammu & Kashmir issue is becoming increasingly evident

An independent research branch of the US Congress, the CRS released its second report on Kashmir in…
Publication: Manzoor Pashteen’s arrest: the Pakistani military establishment’s vile attempt at regaining lost face may backfire

Manzoor Pashteen’s arrest: the Pakistani military establishment’s vile attempt at regaining lost face may backfire

Despite being on the radar of the military establishment for quite some time now, Pashteen, unlike some…
Publication: India’s invitation to Imran Khan for the SCO Summit is a rare opportunity that Pakistan can ill-afford to fritter away

India’s invitation to Imran Khan for the SCO Summit is a rare opportunity that Pakistan can ill-afford to fritter away

Despite the SCO meet being at least 8 months away, speculation on whether Imran Khan will accept the…
Publication: Relief for Musharraf, gaffe by Nawaz, and Iran’s outreach to India

Relief for Musharraf, gaffe by Nawaz, and Iran’s outreach to India

While these developments were unfolding in Pakistan, India held its annual Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi…
Publication: The potential impact of the assassination of Iranian General Soleimani on South Asia

The potential impact of the assassination of Iranian General Soleimani on South Asia

The impact of the US action, most believe, has the potential to destabilize not just the Middle East,…
Publication: Afghanistan conundrum: The Afghan people deserve more from all quarters

Afghanistan conundrum: The Afghan people deserve more from all quarters

Afghanistan’s political leaders have the huge responsibility of preserving the future for the Afghan…
Publication: Death sentence of former military ruler Musharraf is yet another blow to the Military Establishment

Death sentence of former military ruler Musharraf is yet another blow to the Military Establishment

A three-member bench of a special court on 17 December handed former Pakistan Army Chief General Pervez…