Pakistan is Exporting Repression to American Soil
December 18, 2025 | Yet, the Trump administration has courted the Pakistani regime in exchange for critical minerals, cryptocurrency ventures, and counterterrorism cooperation.
Articles by Mehlaqa Samdani
Is Saudi Arabia Under Pakistan’s Nuclear Umbrella Now?
December 15, 2025 | U.S. support for Israeli strikes across the Middle East has shaken up regional politics in surprising ways.
Pakistan’s Secret Weapon: The Pakistani-American Diaspora
March 20, 2025 | The pro-democracy movement is starting to shift U.S. policy away from its unquestioning support for the Pakistani military.
The Triumph of Ballots over Bullets
February 13, 2024 | Supporters of the opposition staged nothing short of a civilian coup against the Pakistani military.
The Death of Democracy in Pakistan
June 20, 2023 | The Biden administration is all too willing to to sacrifice democracy and human rights concerns on the altar of strategic interest.
The Taliban and Pakistan: Strategic Dialogue
June 26, 2008 | In a continuation of the discussion of Pakistan's negotiations with extremists within its borders, three experts take issue with each other.
Preparing for Peace in Pakistan
June 13, 2008 | The United States must support the ongoing talks between Pakistan and its local Taliban.