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Prospects for youth-led movements for political change in Pakistan: Michael Kugelman 16 January 2012
In the context of the mass protest movements over the last year, this new policy brief assesses the likelihood of two types of youth-led political change movements eme... more
Pakistan’s Population Prospects: Michael Kugelman 28 October 2011
Pakistan's future is closely tied to the fate of its mushrooming population. What must Pakistan do to produce a favourable demographic outcome for itself – and why doe... more
Taking Stock: Madrasa Reform in Pakistan: Kaja Borchgrevink , Kristian Berg Harpviken 6 July 2011
Searching for the roots of terrorism after the attacks of 9/11, the world’s attention turned to Pakistan and to Pakistan’s religious schools, the “madrasas”. This put... more
Pakistan’s Madrasas: Moderation or Militancy? The madrasa debate and the reform process: Kaja Borchgrevink 22 June 2011
Why have the madrasas become a subject of such controversy? What roles do madrasas play in Pakistani society? What are the main challenges and opportunities for madras... more
Coping with a failing Pakistan: Stephen P. Cohen 22 February 2011
Based on an extensive project he coordinated at the Brookings Institution, Stephen P. Cohen identifies crucial factors and possible threats that Pakistan is likely to... more
Pakistan: the rising dangers: Marco Mezzera 24 January 2011
Pakistan’s society and government are under intense pressure from the growing influence of extreme religious movements. In the absence of enlightened and unifying poli... more
International responses to Pakistan’s water crisis: opportunities and challenges: Michael Kugelman 22 November 2010
How can the international community help Pakistan respond to its widespread and deadly water crisis? Michael Kugelman identifies the opportunities available to the int... more
Pakistan: dealing with peace in the tribal areas?: Laila Bokhari 22 November 2010
The Pakistani army has relied on sporadic military strikes, combined with negotiations, in dealing with militants in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Laila Bok... more