Excl: In a first since 2023, Delhi invites Pakistan Minister for inaugural SCO Civilisational Dialogue in November PM Modi to inaugurate event with representatives of more than 25 countries, to be held at the 16th Century Purana Quila fort in Delhi. Reporting with @sreeparna_c

"'Its news exchanges, fact-check mechanisms, trade portals, podcasts, social media channels, and youth ambassadors are tools of a digital age put to work for an old and trusted friendship. And here too, Pakistan walks with China'" dawn.com/news/2040200/pakist…

Pakistan secured second place at the Best International Military Drone Team Competition (BIMDTC-2026), held in Ankara, Türkiye, with teams from 33 countries participating. Türkiye finished first overall, followed by Pakistan in second place, Italy in third, and France in fourth. In the individual category, Captain Talha of Pakistan's 44 Signals secured second place among more than 100 participating drone pilots. The competition brought together international military teams to demonstrate their unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operating skills, highlighting the growing importance of drone proficiency in modern military operations. Final Rankings: 🥇 Türkiye 🇹🇷 🥈 Pakistan 🇵🇰 🥉 Italy 🇮🇹 4th – France 🇫🇷 #Pakistan #Türkiye #MilitaryDrones #UAS #DroneTechnology #MilitaryTraining #DefenseNews

A journalist accompanying US Secretary of State Rubio to India seemed perplexed as to why he was returning so soon after his last trip there in May. I write for @httweets on the answers the visit provided to that question (1/2)

"Govt sources told The Hindu that since late July, India & China have been engaged in a stand-off at Asaphila near Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh. The [PLA] have pitched their tents... *within* 6-7km of India's perception of the Line of Actual Control..." thehindu.com/news/national/f…

I had the privilege of working with Mat on a foresight project a couple years back and learned a great deal not just about the topic but also about how to ask the big questions. Will miss the chance to see how he puts the puzzle pieces together. stimson.org/2026/stimson-cen…

Pleased to have a review of my forthcoming co-edited volume (with Sameer Lalwani), Insecurity and Ambition: Understanding Pakistan's Strategic Debates (Georgetown University Press), in this issue of Foreign Affairs. foreignaffairs.com/reviews/i…

Pleasure to have attended the closed-door roundtable on “U.S.-Pakistan Relations: Priorities and Avenues for Mutual Cooperation” hosted by Dr Rizwan Naseer (@irean_6) at the Institute of Regional Studies (@IRSIslamabad). Grateful for the opportunity to hear from Elizabeth Threlkeld (@ethrelkeld), Senior Fellow and Director of the South Asia Program at the The Stimson Center (@StimsonCenter), and for the thoughtful opening remarks by Ambassador Masood Khan (@Masood__Khan). The discussion offered valuable perspectives on priorities and avenues for mutual cooperation. Thank you to Dr. Rizwan Naseer, the IRS team, and all the participants for an insightful and productive session.

Join us for this event beginning in just over an hour at 10am ET! If you miss the virtual RSVP window, the event will also be livestreamed on the event webpage linked below.

Really looking forward to our @StimsonCenter event Thurs 10/15 at 10am ET featuring Col. (ret.) David O. Smith's new book on the U.S.-Pakistan relationship after 9/11 with discussants @shujanawaz and Tamanna Salikuddin. Check out details and RSVP👇 stimson.org/event/the-rise-a…

REMINDER: Applications are still open for the 2027 Nuclear Scholars Initiative! The Nuclear Scholars Initiative aims to provide top graduate students and young professionals from around the country with a unique venue to interact and dialogue with senior experts on nuclear weapons issues. Those accepted into the program are hosted once per month over the course of six months at CSIS in Washington, DC where they participate in two-day workshops. Applications are due Monday, November 2 at 11:59 PM ET. Please view all application requirements here: nuclearnetwork.csis.org/prog…

"He said that the KP Assembly would become functional after six months while it would take a year or two to get the provincial government restored." nation.com.pk/14-Oct-2026/no…

Pakistan’s federal government orders a new administrative structure for 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the order, an Area Development Secretariat (ADS) will operate under an Area Representative and Development Council, covering Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, North Waziristan, and Upper and Lower South Waziristan. A designated Additional Chief Secretary will head the ADS as Administrator, with extensive powers over administration, law enforcement, development and allocation of funds. Provincial officials and personnel of other institutions posted in these districts will fall under its administrative and operational control. The order takes immediate effect.

This week on Net Assessment we had a discussion I've wanted to have for a while about the future of think tanks and the impact of AI on our work. Take a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Pakistan's history teaches us that kinetic action isn't always the best solution, especially in Pakistan's fragile system of governance. It hasn't worked at home. How will it work in Yemen? An informed view:thefridaytimes.com/05-Oct-20…

Pakistan foreign ministry Spx Sajjad Haider Khan says India's SCO Natl coordinator Alok Dimri's Islamabad visit is a "welcome step" Vdo source: Pakistan foreign ministry

Come one, come all... It'll be fun to catch up with @lylegoldstein and discuss his new book at SAIS!

"But security and connectivity need not automatically be treated as opposing objectives. Properly regulated connectivity can create greater economic interdependence and potentially provide stronger incentives for stability." thehindu.com/opinion/lead/ka…

Days after the India Pakistan spat at UNGA, Indian delegation in Islamabad to plan for SCO multilateral Summit next year, Pakistani journalists report. P.S. Hope India-Pakistan discuss restoring access to each other's accounts on social media as well.

I’m looking forward to being back on the Tufts campus and being part of this panel later today.