Who Controls Pakistan's Security Forces?

After heavy U.S. investment in Pakistan’s defense forces since 9/11, there is growing interest in the state of the broader security sector in Pakistan. Civilian oversight is weak as the military exercises an outsized influence over domestic and foreign policy, hampering democratic governance. A panel of distinguished experts discussed the challenges impeding security sector reform in Pakistan and the implications for the region.

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Speakers

• Hassan Abbas, Panelist
  Quaid-i-Azam Professor, South Asia Institute, Columbia University
• Shuja Nawaz, Panelist
  Director, South Asia Center, The Atlantic Council
• Moeed Yusuf, Panelist
  South Asia Adviser, U.S. Institute of Peace
  
• Robert Perito, Moderator
  Director, Security Sector Governance Center, U.S. Institute of Peace

Explore Further

• Listen to the event audio
• Read the related USIP Special Report
  
• Security Sector Governance Center
• Countries and Regions: Pakistan

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