NatSec Matters Pakistan: Asfandyar Mir
May 15, 2024
Asfandyar Mir, South Asia expert at USIP, discusses US-Pakistan relations, China's influence on Pakistan, Pakistani Taliban, and Al-Qaeda's status post Afghanistan withdrawal. He also reflects on academic paths, Pakistan's fragility, and the potential for US-Pakistan collaboration in counterterrorism efforts.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Nostalgic Reflections on Academic Paths and Career Choices
01:40 • 1min
Pakistan's Fragility and Global Implications
02:47 • 22min
Discussion on US-Pakistan Collaboration and Counterterrorism Threats
24:39 • 3min
The Pakistan-China Relationship
28:06 • 10min
Assessment of Al-Qaeda's Status Post Afghanistan Withdrawal
37:44 • 5min