Ayesha Jalal

Sep 17, 2024 | routledge.com | Ayesha Jalal

Muslim Enlightened Thought in South Asia is an engaging history of the enlightened liberality of modern Muslim poets, philosophers, educationists, novelists, historians, artists and public intellectuals who drew on a long Muslim intellectual tradition beyond the “Western” liberalism of empire. Interpreting the pathbreaking contributions of an array of creative Muslim figures, the book challenges the view portraying them as exemplars of an insular and defensive “apologetic modernity”.

Sep 12, 2024 | journalofdemocracy.org | Ayesha Jalal

Thousands of supporters of the Pakistan Movement for Justice (PTI) took to Islamabad’s streets this week to demand the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. The popular cricket star turned politician has been imprisoned for more than a year on politically motivated charges. But Pakistani voters are fed up with the political status quo — and they are holding the country’s military responsible.

Feb 15, 2024 | heraldchronicle.com | Ayesha Jalal

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) Pakistan’s heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation’s political uncertainty. But several days later, it remains unclear what the result of the vote will yield.

Feb 14, 2024 | ndtv.com | Ayesha Jalal

Pakistan's heavily anticipated general election took place on Feb. 8, 2024, with citizens of the South Asian country hoping that it might prove a step toward ending the nation's political uncertainty. But several days later, it remains unclear what the result of the vote will yield. Both of the leading contenders have claimed victory, amid allegations of vote rigging and disputed ballots.

Feb 14, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Ayesha Jalal

Ayesha Jalal is Mary Richardson Professor of History at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts and also a professor in the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy there.