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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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

India’s Evolving Partnerships
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — October 17, 2022

Pakistan’s Deadly Floods Pose Urgent Questions on Preparedness and Response
Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — September 13, 2022

Scaling the Heights Toward a Higher Calling with Dr. Douglas Johnston
Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 6, 2022
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The Islamic State Threat in Pakistan: Trends and Scenarios
Commentary by Alexander Palmer and Mackenzie Holtz — August 3, 2023
Pakistan and Climate Adaptation
Blog Post by Daniel F. Runde Robin L. Raphel and Moeed Yusuf — February 1, 2023
Indo-Pacific Forecast 2023
Event — January 12, 2023
India’s Evolving Partnerships
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — October 17, 2022

Pakistan’s Deadly Floods Pose Urgent Questions on Preparedness and Response
Critical Questions by Jacob Kurtzer and Hareem Fatima Abdullah — September 13, 2022
Scaling the Heights Toward a Higher Calling with Dr. Douglas Johnston
Podcast Episode by Daniel F. Runde — April 6, 2022

Advocates for Democracy in Closed Spaces
Event — December 6, 2021
Examining Extremism: Lashkar-e-Taiba
Blog Post — October 28, 2021
Bangladesh: A Development Success Story
Event — October 25, 2021
The Next Big Refugee Crisis Just Started
Commentary by Erol Yayboke — August 18, 2021