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EFSAS Commentary

EFSAS Commentary

 

Weekly analytical commentary - EFSAS Commentary -  by the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) on news, current affairs and political developments in South Asia.  

Publication: President Trump’s visit to India: Prime Minister Modi’s government has been the real gainer

President Trump’s visit to India: Prime Minister Modi’s government has been the real gainer

The US and India announced three memorandums of understanding on mental health, the safety of medical…
Publication: The ‘disappearance’ of Masood Azhar on the eve of the FATF plenary demonstrates Pakistan’s chicanery

The ‘disappearance’ of Masood Azhar on the eve of the FATF plenary demonstrates Pakistan’s chicanery

The pressure exerted by the FATF has eventually constrained Pakistan to, at least temporarily, act against…
Publication: Bankruptcy of Pakistan’s seesawing counter-terrorism policy: The ‘escape’ of a dreaded terrorist and ‘conviction’ of another

Bankruptcy of Pakistan’s seesawing counter-terrorism policy: The ‘escape’ of a dreaded terrorist and ‘conviction’ of another

A prominent leader of a ruthless Pakistani terrorist organization whose targets were predominantly Pakistani…
Publication: Pakistan’s growing desperation on the Jammu & Kashmir issue is becoming increasingly evident

Pakistan’s growing desperation on the Jammu & Kashmir issue is becoming increasingly evident

An independent research branch of the US Congress, the CRS released its second report on Kashmir in…
Publication: Manzoor Pashteen’s arrest: the Pakistani military establishment’s vile attempt at regaining lost face may backfire

Manzoor Pashteen’s arrest: the Pakistani military establishment’s vile attempt at regaining lost face may backfire

Despite being on the radar of the military establishment for quite some time now, Pashteen, unlike some…
Publication: India’s invitation to Imran Khan for the SCO Summit is a rare opportunity that Pakistan can ill-afford to fritter away

India’s invitation to Imran Khan for the SCO Summit is a rare opportunity that Pakistan can ill-afford to fritter away

Despite the SCO meet being at least 8 months away, speculation on whether Imran Khan will accept the…
Publication: Relief for Musharraf, gaffe by Nawaz, and Iran’s outreach to India

Relief for Musharraf, gaffe by Nawaz, and Iran’s outreach to India

While these developments were unfolding in Pakistan, India held its annual Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi…
Publication: The potential impact of the assassination of Iranian General Soleimani on South Asia

The potential impact of the assassination of Iranian General Soleimani on South Asia

The impact of the US action, most believe, has the potential to destabilize not just the Middle East,…