
As the Muslim world’s second most populous country and the only Islamic nuclear power state, Pakistan is an important actor in the region and on the global stage. After gaining independence in 1947, Pakistan’s economic and political development has been hobbled by tensions in civilian-military relations, militancy, multiple wars and an ongoing rivalry with India. Its ties with the United States, which reached critical highs at times during the Cold War and the U.S. war on terrorism, is today characterized by a mutual lack of trust. ASPI’s past work on Pakistan has focused on internal and regional stability and on improving Pakistan’s relations with the United States and the countries in its neighborhood. ASPI does this by hosting policy discussions and providing analysis and expert commentary.
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reportA new report on priorities for Asia to close its climate finance gap and steer towards net zero emissions by mid-century.
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articleRead a breakdown of the takeaways from "South Asia & Neighbors: Understanding the Climate-Water Nexus," a roundtable ASPI convened during NYC Climate Week.
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articleAnalytical brief on Pakistan's climate change targets post-COP27 and in the lead up to COP28
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paperFarwa Aamer recaps the major implications from the 78th United Nations General Assembly for South Asia.
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paperAchieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
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articleKevin Rudd and Ban Ki-moon write on the urgent need for accelerated climate action and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
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articleExperts, including WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard, discuss the way forward on critical trade issues following the postponement of the World Trade Organization 12th Ministerial Conference.
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interviewAnubhav Gupta joins Times Now to discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the United Nations General Assembly.
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articleAnubhav Gupta explains why the U.S. president is befriending Prime Minister Modi.
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For the first time in years, all eyes are on Kashmir. What do India’s actions mean for Jammu and Kashmir and its people? And what does Narendra Modi hope to accomplish?
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articleIndia's actions open an uncertain new chapter in Indian-administered Kashmir, with reverberations far beyond its contested borders.
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Anubhav Gupta speaks to C. Raja Mohan about India's growing ties with the Middle East.
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In the opening pages of 'Staggering Forward: Narendra Modi and India’s Global Ambition,' author Bharat Karnad bluntly describes Modi’s foreign policy as “inept” and “short-sighted.”
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On the eve of India's election, Daniel Russel spoke to S. Jaishankar, India's former foreign secretary, about the Modi government's foreign policy.