I recently had the opportunity to interview Pakistan’s former ambassador to the US, Sherry Rehman, on the sidelines of a recent conference on Kashmir in Ankara. Read the article here.
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Growing Ties Between India & Saudi Arabia
My latest article – which I’m a bit late posting – looks at the rapidly intensifying ties between India and Pakistan’s old friend, Saudi Arabia.
Is China’s Belt and Road Initiative Working?
For my latest story, I interviewed experts at the ADB, OECD and elsewhere on the progress and prospects of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Assessing the Xi-Modi Summit in Chennai
Read my latest article, looking at the recent informal summit in Chennai between the leaders of China and India.
Interview with Ehud Olmert
I recently had the opportunity to interview former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert, who spoke on a variety of topics, including domestic Israeli politics, Iran, Syria and Israel’s relationship with Pakistan. Read the story here.
The Taliban Go Global
I have another piece out today, on the transformation of the Afghan Taliban from an isolated, parochial group into an increasingly global movement.
The Risk of a Saudi-Iran Proxy War in Afghanistan
My latest assesses the risk of a Saudi-Iran proxy war in Afghanistan.
China and the Afghan Taliban
My latest looks at the surprisingly close relationship between China and the Afghan Taliban.
China’s Afghanistan Threat
Read my latest essay, looking at the security threats facing China from Afghanistan.
Don’t Underestimate Pakistan’s Relationship with Iran
Read my essay from last week on the Pakistan-Iran relationship, posted a bit late here as I was away travelling when it was published.
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