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Arzan Tarapore

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Arzan Tarapore is a nonresident fellow at the National Bureau of Asian Research in Washington DC. He previously served in the Australian Defence Department and holds a PhD from King’s College London.

Articles by Arzan Tarapore (6)

  • Arzan Tarapore 4 Aug 2016 08:41

    Along the Karakoram Highway: A photo essay (part 2)

    The storied Karakoram Highway (KKH), a modern incarnation of the ancient silk road, is the primary ground transport link between China and Pakistan, and the highest paved road in the world. The existing Highway, completed in 1978, is undergoing a major reconstruction. Along with other transport and energy development projects, the Highway upgrade is aimed at promoting economic development for the two countries.
  • Arzan Tarapore 2 Aug 2016 15:30

    Along the Karakoram Highway: A photo essay (part 1)

    The storied Karakoram Highway (KKH), a modern incarnation of the ancient silk road, is the primary ground transport link between China and Pakistan, and the highest paved road in the world. The existing Highway, completed in 1978, is undergoing a major reconstruction. Along with other transport and energy development projects, the Highway upgrade is aimed at promoting economic development for the two countries.
  • Arzan Tarapore 13 Jan 2016 08:38

    Intelligence lessons from Pathankot

    At the dawn of the New Year, India suffered yet another surprise attack. Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists had snuck across the border, travelled to the Indian Air Force base at Pathankot, and launched a Fedayeen-style attack until they were finally dislodged by Indian forces. Immediately — and inevitably — came claims the attack was an intelligence failure.