Shuja Nawaz
Shuja Nawaz is a prominent South Asia expert and the author of several influential works on Pakistan and its military. He is known for his insightful analysis of Pakistani politics and security issues, often emphasizing the need for political and financial self-sufficiency in the country. Nawaz has been vocal about the challenges facing Pakistan in its relations with the United States, highlighting the necessity for Pakistan to align its interests with U.S. geopolitical priorities to enhance its standing in Washington.
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Shuja Nawaz commented on Trump's preference for winners, noting the immediate rapport between Trump and Aasim Munir.
شاندار سفارتکاری سے پاکستان نے ٹرمپ کو اپنا ہمنوا بنا لیا: امریکی چینل
Pakistan· 2025-10-18
Shuja Nawaz described Field Marshal Asim Munir as a winner in the eyes of Trump.
With rare earths, deft diplomacy (and ample flattery), Pakistan shows how to deal with Trump 2.0
United States· 2025-10-18
Shuja Nawaz argues that Afghanistan as a tributary to CPEC would be key to developing the tribal districts of Pakistan.
Analysis: How to interpret the shift in US policy on Kabul - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-02
Shuja Nawaz argues that Afghanistan as a tributary to CPEC would be key to developing the tribal districts of Pakistan.
Analysis: How to interpret the shift in US policy on Kabul - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-01Shuja Nawaz argues that the warming of Pakistan-US ties has been building through military cooperation and covert aid.
Analysis: Between the lines of ‘renaissance’ in Pak-US ties - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-08-04
Shuja Nawaz authored 'Crossed Swords', which details the contributions of the British Indian Army in World War II.
The real pause - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-16
Shuja Nawaz, a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Centre, underscored the strategic imbalance in US regional priorities.
Army chief Munir in Washington for high-level talks - WorldPakistan· 2025-06-16Shuja Nawaz commented on India's position regarding third-party involvement.
Situationer: Battle with India to resume at diplomatic front - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-27
Shuja Nawaz commented on the Indian position regarding third-party involvement.
Situationer: Battle with India to resume at diplomatic front - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-26
Shuja Nawaz, distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council and author of several books on Pakistan’s military, expressed cautious optimism.
Standoff clear setback for India: NYT - WorldPakistan· 2025-05-19
Shuja Nawaz observed that both sides appear to be playing to the domestic gallery publicly.
Analysis: Fragile truce — a pause or a path to peace? - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-17
Shuja Nawaz observed that both sides appear to be playing to the domestic gallery publicly.
Analysis: Fragile truce — a pause or a path to peace? - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-17Shuja Nawaz commented on the importance of the Indus treaty in future talks between India and Pakistan.
Normality returns as nuclear-armed neighbours step back from the brink - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-11
Shuja Nawaz noted the unprecedented nature of the current conflict between India and Pakistan.
Who is Gen Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid India crisis? | Pakistan
United Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Experts like Shuja Nawaz of the Atlantic Council caution that appeals based on Pakistan’s strategic location or population size will no longer be enough.
‘US interests will dictate engagement with Islamabad’ - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-17
Experts like Shuja Nawaz of the Atlantic Council caution that appeals based on Pakistan’s strategic location or population size will no longer be enough.
‘US interests will dictate engagement with Islamabad’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-17