Elizabeth Threlkeld
Senior fellow and director of the South Asia program at the Stimson Center and former U.S. State Department official with experience working in Pakistan, offering expertise on Pakistan's diplomatic role.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 7min
How Pakistan emerged as a key negotiator in the Iran war
Elizabeth Threlkeld, senior fellow and South Asia program director at the Stimson Center and former U.S. State Department official, explains why Pakistan became the neutral broker in talks between Iran and the U.S. She discusses Pakistan's regional ties and mediation role. She covers Pakistan’s economic and geopolitical motives, security challenges at home, and practical negotiation priorities.
Oct 19, 2025 • 25min
Will the ceasefire hold between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
In this discussion, Elizabeth Threlkeld, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center, and Obaidullah Baheer, an adjunct lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan, delve into the recent ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan. They explore the challenges the Afghan Taliban face in controlling the TTP and highlight the precariousness of regional stability. The conversation also touches on the humanitarian impact on border civilians, the complexities of external influences, and the need for a unified approach to de-escalation in a politically fraught landscape.
