The Mecca agreeement is best understood as a form of strategic insurance for three governments seeking greater protection and political influence beyond traditional American guarantees.
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A terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir in late April has seen tensions rise on the subcontinent to their highest level in decades.
The train hijacking in south-western Pakistan represents a major escalation in the region’s long-running insurgency.
Days after the election, it remains unclear who the the next prime minister will be.
With the military back on his side and his convictions quashed, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif could return to power in this week’s election.
Sustained political stability in Pakistan is imperative but remains elusive until the military restrains itself within its constitutional role and refrains from unwarranted interference in politics.
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