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The Islamic State Threat in Pakistan: Trends and Scenarios

Recent Islamic State attacks in Pakistan suggest that the terrorist group remains willing and able to conduct high-casualty attacks on civilian targets but will probably remain a localized threat.

Commentary by Alexander Palmer and Mackenzie Holtz — August 3, 2023

Pakistan’s Deadly Floods Pose Urgent Questions on Preparedness and Response

Pakistan is experiencing its worst humanitarian crisis in a decade. More than 4.2 million people are affected, with over one-third of the country submerged in floodwater. International actors should do their part to support Pakistan and prepare for future disasters.

Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — September 13, 2022

The Next Big Refugee Crisis Just Started

The fall of Afghanistan is likely to precipitate the world’s next forced displacement crisis with significant consequences. The United States should lead by example and create a long-term strategy for how the world can provide a future to displaced Afghans.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke — August 18, 2021

On the Horizon Vol. 2: A Collection of Papers from the Next Generation

In this report, the 2019 PONI Nuclear Scholars touched upon a variety of nuclear security issues ranging from the future of arms-control treaties, the role of AI and cyber resilience in nuclear security, to regional dynamics as it pertains to nuclear weapons.

Report by Rebecca Hersman — April 9, 2020

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at Five

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), has struggled to deliver its promises, according to a new CSIS dataset.

Brief by Jonathan E. Hillman and Maesea McCalpin — April 2, 2020

Orchestrating Global Polio Eradication

This sixth installment in our series on U.S. support for global polio eradication explores the evolution of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, discussing how its multi-layered governance model, while unwieldy at times, has proven the value of partnerships through its success.

Report by Nellie Bristol and Michaela Simoneau — September 26, 2019

Bangladesh: Two Independence Movements

Many issues that shaped Bangladesh’s independence movement—the second of the country’s two independence movements—still stalk Bangladeshi politics four decades after its bloody creation. Relatively successful economically, Bangladesh’s political trajectory has been more volatile.

Report — January 24, 2019

An Economic Crisis in Pakistan Again: What’s Different This Time?

How Pakistan decides to handle its debt crisis could provide insight into how the U.S., IMF, and China will resolve development issues in the future, as Ambassador Richard Olson and Project on Prosperity and Development director Daniel Runde write in their commentary.

Critical Questions by Daniel F. Runde and Ambassador Richard Olson — October 31, 2018