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Jean-Luc Racine

Research director emeritus, CNRS, and senior research fellow at the Asia Centre.

  • The image depicts a group of men walking together, likely during a formal event or diplomatic visit. They are dressed in traditional attire, with some wearing long robes and others in suits. The setting appears to be an airport or other official venue, indicated by the presence of a private jet in the background. The men seem engaged in conversation, and the atmosphere suggests camaraderie or collaboration. The purple carpet hints at a ceremonial welcome. Pakistan-Arabia: Trouble in Paradise Jean-Luc Racine · July 2022 Well established ever since Pakistan gained its independence in 1947, that country’s alliance with Saudi Arabia has recently been compromised by the Kashmir crisis and the rapprochement between Riyadh and New Delhi.
    Identity-based thinking in Pakistan harks back to the 1947 partition which (…)
  • The image depicts a scene from a United Nations assembly. In the foreground, there are delegates seated at rows of desks, facing the main podium. The backdrop features a large screen displaying a speaker, who appears to be addressing the assembly. The setting is characterized by the assembly hall's distinctive architecture, featuring high walls and the emblem of the United Nations. The atmosphere is formal and legislative, reflecting an important discussion or speech taking place. The Taliban in Power : Pakistan Torn Between Satisfaction and Anxiety Jean-Luc Racine · October 2021 At first sight, the Taliban’s return to power is good news for Pakistan, which has supported them from the beginning. But in Islamabad, there are visible signs of anxiety about this regional upheaval.
    The Taliban return to power, signalled by the fall of Kabul on 15 August 2011, looked at (…)
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