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Pakistan
Scholarly Publications
What Explains Counterterrorism Effectiveness? Evidence from the U.S. Drone War in Pakistan
November 2018
For years, the U.S. government has been waging counterterrorism campaigns against al-Qaida and other armed groups in safe havens and weak states.
What do past nonproliferation failures say about the Iran nuclear agreement?
September 2015
The history of nonproliferation failures in Israel, India, Pakistan, and North Korea are reviewed in the light of the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Pakistan's Foreign Policy Calibration
May 2013
Following Pakistan's historic elections held in May 2013, CISAC Visiting Scholar Rifaat Hussein discusses next steps for Islamabad's foreign policy, particularly in relations with India, a new...
Other Publications
Impressions of a Pakistan election monitor
May 2013
CISAC Affiliate and South Asia expert Anja Manuel gives an eyewitness account of Pakistan's historic May 2013 election.
Beyond Malala: Progress for Pakistan's Women
May 2013
CISAC Affiliate Anja Manuel, along with co-author Justine Isola, illustrates Pakistan's young but vibrant women's rights movement.
The Flawed Logic of Striking Iran
January 2012
Matthew Kroenig's argument for preventive military action to combat Tehran's nuclear program -- "Time to Attack Iran" (January/February 2012) -- suffers from three problems.
News
Pakistani, Indian leaders ‘have different incentives' - Asfandyar Mir
March 2019
Political scientist Asfandyar Mir has studied security affairs in South Asia for years.
The U.S. drone war in Pakistan revisited
November 2018
Many analysts, practitioners, and scholars are skeptical of the efficacy of drone strikes for counterterrorism, suggesting that they provide short-term gains at best and are counterproductive at...
William Perry Warns of Nuclear Dangers in Drell Lecture
February 2016
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense William J.
Events
Social Media and the Pursuit of Power in a Hybrid Regime: Evidence from Pakistan’s 2018 Election
October 12, 2020
* Please note all CISAC events are scheduled using the Pacific Time Zone.
Navigating Foreign Policy in South Asia
February 3, 2020
Open to Stanford affiliates only.Stanford identification will be checked at doors. This event is co-sponsored with Stanford’s Center for South Asia Seminar Recording: https://youtu.be/Wc3mFRw9an8...
Is India Shifting to a Nuclear Counterforce Strategy?
October 18, 2018
Abstract: Is India considering developing nuclear counterforce options against Pakistan?
Projects
Empirical Studies of Conflict
The Empirical Studies of Conflict Project (ESOC) addresses critical challenges to international security through methodologically rigorous, evidence-based analyses of insurgency, civil war and...
English
Mapping Militant Organizations
This research project launched in 2009 traces the evolution of militant organizations and the interactions that develop among them over time.
English
Strengthening Security and Stability in South Asia
Through research and track-two diplomacy, CISAC scholars seek to identify policy oriented, cooperative measures aimed at fostering effective dialogue between Pakistan and India in an effort to...
English
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