What to Expect from Pakistan's Election?
On July 25, Pakistan will hold an election that will constitute the country’s second consecutive peaceful transfer of power. What might recent Pakistani political developments portend for the election outcome? What role, if any, might Pakistan’s powerful military be playing in the election? What implications might the election’s possible outcomes have for the United States? This event will address these questions and more.
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