Syed Fazl-e-Haider

Syed Fazl-e-Haider is a contributing analyst at the South Asia desk of Wikistrat. He is a freelance columnist and the author of several books including the Economic Development of Balochistan (2004). He has contributed articles and analysis to a range of publications including Dawn, Express Tribune, Asia Times, The National (UAE), Foreign Affairs, Gulf News, South China Morning Post, The New Arab, Jamestown and Lowy Institute. He has also contributed Opinion pieces to the New York Times, The Independent (U.K.) and Daily Sabah (Turkey).

An illustration of a hand attached to an arm in a red suit with a yellow star pin keeps two tanks with the Pakistani and Iranian flags separated

TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH

Only China Can Stop a War Between Iran and Pakistan

Pakistan struck back after an Iranian airstrike earlier this week. China, which has influence over both countries, needs to get the two sides to deescalate.

Syed Fazl-e-Haider

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NO GOOD OPTIONS

How Will Pakistan React to Iran’s Airstrikes?

The Islamic Republic launched attacks against a jihadist group’s base on the Pakistan side of its border. What comes next could further inflame the region.

Syed Fazl-e-Haider

HARD PASS

This Nation’s ‘F*ck Off’ to U.S. Is Good News for Terrorists

After a two-decade partnership, Pakistan’s answer to Washington’s demands to “do more” on Afghanistan is “absolutely not.”

Syed Fazl-e-Haider

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‘GET OUT OF THIS HELL’

‘I’ll Never Stop Trying’: Crowds Are Back at Kabul Airport

Kabul resident Ali Hassani, 28, told The Daily Beast that threat of being caught up in the violence was worth it for the chance to save his three sisters from Taliban rule.

Barbie Latza Nadeau