Kayani

Focusing the Spy Glass on Pakistan's ISI

Shuja Nawaz | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


Shuja Nawaz

Only in Pakistan does the appointment of a new spy chief elicit more commentary than say, a Prime Minister under today's political system.

Rethinking the War in Pakistan's Borderlands

Shuja Nawaz | Posted 03.13.2008 | Politics


Shuja Nawaz

Pakistan pursued a half-hearted strategy that allowed the Taliban to make inroads into Pakistani territory and challenge the writ of the state and the Pakistan army itself.

Who Will Be Calling the Shots in Pakistan?

Shuja Nawaz | Posted 02.25.2008 | Politics


Shuja Nawaz

How quickly Kayani makes his new appointments and consolidates his own position in command of the army will indicate the shift of power from Musharraf to the army chief. His window of opportunity is narrow.