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Johann Chacko

Johann Chacko

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Johann Chacko is a consultant and a doctoral researcher at the Department of Politics and International Studies at SOAS, University of London. Johann is also a research fellow at the Knology think tank in New York City. He has previously taught at universities in the UK, US and India. He has published commentary on South Asia in a number of newspapers since 2016.
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Imran Khan is facing an unprecedented effort in Pakistan's Parliament to oust his government. AP
Is it time to start thinking about a post-Imran Khan Pakistan?

An upcoming no-confidence vote shows how shaky the ground beneath the Prime Minister's feet has become

CommentMarch 31, 2022
Johann Chacko
Protesters gathered in in Kolkata, India, on March 7 demanding Russia should stop its war in Ukraine. AP
South Asian neutrality in Ukraine is understandable – but is it sustainable?

The region has long had a transactional relationship with Russia

CommentMarch 10, 2022
Johann Chacko
The creation of a 'digital rupee' was announced during the release of India's annual budget this year. AFP
What does the 'digital rupee' say about the future of Indian society?

The world's second-largest country is trying to futurise its currency

CommentFebruary 22, 2022
Johann Chacko
Imran Khan during an election rally in 2018. The Pakistani Prime Minister and the ruling Tehreek-e-Insaf party are facing strong headwinds ahead of the 2023 election. AFP
Imran Khan's promotion of religiosity is unlikely to find buyers

His latest attempt to redefine Islamic ideology will almost certainly be opposed by the country's influential clergy

CommentFebruary 01, 2022
Johann Chacko
The Indian Space Research Organisation plans to launch manned missions in the near future. Reuters
India wants to set a new standard for space programmes. Will it work?

New Delhi's manned spaceflight ambitions face tough competition

CommentJanuary 12, 2022
Johann Chacko
The TTP, or Pakistani Taliban, have signed a temporary ceasefire with the Pakistan Army. AP
Can peace deals save Pakistan from extremists?

Islamabad has secured a temporary ceasefire with militants, but that is only one piece of the puzzle

CommentNovember 18, 2021
Johann Chacko
Imran Khan has approved the appointment of Pakistan’s new spy chief, ending speculation about Khan's differences with the military. AP
The fight to pick Pakistan's new spy chief

By challenging the army, Imran Khan may have given it even more influence over intelligence operations

CommentNovember 04, 2021
Johann Chacko
Afghan students protest against the newly formed Taliban government during a protest in Bangalore in September. EPA
India's wait-and-see approach to Afghanistan

Despite strong emotions at home about the Taliban takeover, New Delhi has opted for restraint

CommentOctober 18, 2021
Johann Chacko
A Pakistan Air force C-130 aircraft delivers food and medical supplies donated by Pakistan, at Hamid Shah Baba International Airport in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on September 10, 2021. EPA
Pakistan's ISI may be Europe's last gateway to Afghanistan

When Islamabad's spy chief touched down in Kabul, he knew his visit meant a lot to the West

CommentSeptember 12, 2021
Johann Chacko
Pakistan and Taliban flags flutter on their respective border sides as seen from Chaman in Pakistan this week. AFP
What Pakistan stands to lose with the Taliban in power

The group's outreach to other powers is complicating an already chequered relationship with Islamabad

CommentAugust 24, 2021
Johann Chacko
People wait for the arrival of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, pictured on an election campaign poster, in Kochi, Kerala. Vijayan won re-election in May. AP Photo
One Indian state's Covid story could inspire sequels elsewhere

Kerala's achievements rest on continued government investment in social infrastructure

CommentMay 25, 2021
Johann Chacko
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, right, with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace in Kabul last Nobember. AFP
Pakistan may still support the Taliban, but not like it used to

Islamabad can play a more constructive role in Afghanistan once the US pulls out, unlike after Soviet withdrawal in the 80s

CommentApril 28, 2021
Johann Chacko
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan receives a dose of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine in Islamabad. AFP
Pakistan's messy vaccination drive risks isolating the country

It is undersupplied, underfunded and underprepared. And its neighbours can only do so much to help

CommentApril 04, 2021
Johann Chacko
Students wave the Pakistan flag while taking part in an anti-American demonstration in Peshawar several years ago. Pakistan and the US have had mixed relations in the recent past. Reuters
If Pakistan wants to win Biden over, it has to rethink everything

A regional strategy of balancing militancy with military alliances will not fly with the new Washington

CommentFebruary 13, 2021
Johann Chacko
After Pakistan's recent protests over depictions of the Prophet Mohammed in France, the country's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has a difficult but not uncommon task ahead of him. AFP
Where does Imran Khan really stand on boycotting France?

Ceding ground to Islamists, Pakistan's leader has his feet planted in two contrasting worlds

CommentDecember 15, 2020
Johann Chacko
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