The South Asia Channel
List of The South Asia Channel articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Who’s in Charge of the Taliban?
The newest round of rumors over Mullah Omar’s demise is spreading like wildfire. And if Omar really is dead, understanding Akhtar Mansour -- arguably the Taliban’s number two man -- is vital for the upcoming peace talks.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Research Returns From War
There is no welcome home for a contentious U.S. Army program -- the Human Terrain System -- as its closure renews debate on the militarization of the social sciences.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Sharif is Taken to Task at Home
A meeting between Sharif and Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit is hailed a victory in India but has been greeted with cautious optimism in Pakistan.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Camp David of Pakistan
Peace talks in Murree, Pakistan between Afghanistan and the Afghan Taliban may be a first tentative step, but they are the only step that can lead towards peace in Afghanistan.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Myanmar, Interrupted
This fall, Myanmar will hold its first open general election in 25 years. Unfortunately, it still might be business as usual, even after the results.