Pakistan has been independent for 75 years. However, the country is still plagued by deep structural problems that have hindered its political and economic development. 

Fiona Hill fears that American politics will head in a Russian-style authoritarian direction unless it can restore the infrastructure of opportunity.

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Wong addresses ASEAN-Australia Ministerial Meeting; Wong meets with Blinken and Yoshimasa in Phnom Penh; statement on Chinese missiles launched around Taiwan’s coastline; Farrell visits the US; Marles hosts ROK counterpart in Canberra; Conroy visits Solomon Islands; and more.