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Sahar Khan explains the complicated history of Pakistan, and its’ relationship with the U.S., from its designation as an independent country from Great Britain in 1947.
Is a majority of Pakistan Muslim? What is the difference between a Sunni Muslim and a Shi’a Muslim? Do they get along? Are their other divisions between Muslims? What is the government structure of Pakistan? Did September 11th, 2001 change the relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan? What military groups does Pakistan sponsor? Was the Taliban ever a political party?
Further Reading:
Libertarians Shouldn’t Accept the Case for Colonialism, written by Sahar Khan
Pakistan’s Youth: An Untapped Resource by Pakistan’s Political Parties, written by Sahar Khan
The Stalemate: Implications of Afghanistan’s Stalled Peace Process on U.S.–Pakistan Relations, written by Sahar Khan
Related Content:
America’s Authoritarian Alliances, Free Thoughts Podcast
Government, War, and Libertarianism, written by Justin Logan
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