Pakistan

The Burke Chair in Strategy and the Project on Prosperity and Development lead CSIS research on Pakistan, a critically important nation facing myriad challenges in the twenty-first century.

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Photo: ARIF ALI/AFP via Getty Images

Photo: ARIF ALI/AFP via Getty Images

What Led to the Recent Crisis Between India and Pakistan?

India and Pakistan’s recent crisis highlights how rapidly tensions can escalate to a dangerous level, marking a new era of conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The region should develop off-ramps and strengthen confidence-building measures.

Critical Questions by Diya Ashtakala — May 20, 2025

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