Pakistan

The Burke Chair in Strategy, the Emeritus Chair in Strategy, the International Security Program, 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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India’s Evolving Partnerships

Manjari Chatterjee Miller, senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) joins us to take a deep look into India’s evolving partnerships and its position in the global system.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — October 17, 2022

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Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

Senior Vice President; Harold Brown Chair; and Director, International Security Program
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Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development

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Pakistan and Climate Adaptation

Pakistan is the 8th most vulnerable nation to the climate crisis, highlighting the need for U.S. support. This article examines the crisis in Pakistan and outlines five joint steps the U.S. and Pakistan should take to ensure the success of climate adaptation in Pakistan. 

Blog Post by Daniel F. Runde , Robin L. Raphel , and Moeed Yusuf — February 1, 2023

Indo-Pacific Forecast 2023

What is the outlook for U.S.-China relations? Which of the U.S. alliance networks in the Indo-Pacific is most promising? Will IPEF thrive? Join CSIS experts to explore these and other questions during our annual preview of political, security, and economic developments.

Event by Victor Cha , Emily Benson , Jude Blanchette , Charles Edel , Matthew P. Goodman , Christopher B. Johnstone , Scott Kennedy , Ellen Kim , and Bonny Lin , Lily McElwee , Erin L. Murphy , Yuko Nakano , Gregory B. Poling , William Alan Reinsch , Nicholas Szechenyi , Raymond Vickery , Kurt Campbell , Ambassador Taeyong Cho , Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez — January 12, 2023

The Asia Chessboard

India’s Evolving Partnerships

Manjari Chatterjee Miller, senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) joins us to take a deep look into India’s evolving partnerships and its position in the global system.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — October 17, 2022

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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

Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy with Dan Runde

Scaling the Heights Toward a Higher Calling with Dr. Douglas Johnston

On this episode of Building the Future, Dan Runde is joined by Dr. Douglas Johnston. President Emeritus and founder of the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy (ICRD).

Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 6, 2022

CSIS Building the Future

Advocates for Democracy in Closed Spaces

Please join CSIS for an official summit event of the 2021 Summit for Democracy.

Event by and Daniel F. Runde , Elizabeth Hoffman , ​Marti Flacks , Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) , Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) , Ambassador Isobel Coleman , Anna Dobrovolskaya , Glacier Kwong , Sopheap Chak , Luciano Garcia , Alex Magaisa — December 6, 2021

Examining Extremism: Lashkar-e-Taiba

The Transnational Threats Project’s Examining Extremism series provides an overview and assessment of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Kashmir-focused militant insurgent group that has carried out multiple high-profile attacks in India.

Blog Post — October 28, 2021

Bangladesh: A Development Success Story

Bangladesh has made tremendous economic, health, female empowerment, and educational progress over the last 50 years. What can be attributed to its success, and what lessons can be learned for the developing world?

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Ambassador Shahidul Islam , Ambassador Dan Mozena , Ambassador Farooq Sobhan , Rubana Huq , and Tamara Hasan Abed — October 25, 2021

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

The Climate Threat: Opportunities and Challenges in Pakistan's Agriculture

Pakistan, currently the sixth-most populous country in the world, is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate disasters. Join a conversation with CSIS PPD and IRS Islamabad on how Pakistan can adapt, mitigate, and get ready for the disruption of climate change.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Jennifer Mack , Syed Fakhar Imam , Aisha Khan , and Muhammad Arif Goheer — July 29, 2021