Publication

This report aims to illuminate the regional context of Pakistan's challenges, and discusses rivalries and alliances between powerful actors in South and Central Asia and Pakistan's place therein. The analysis addresses the interplay between the macro and micro level conflicts which undermine the resilience of Pakistan. After giving an overview of the regional conflicts playing out within Pakistan, the report focuses on the impacts of its regional allies and rivals. This is followed by six papers which concentrate on contested boundaries, sectarianism and militancy in selected provinces.