Drones are back in action in the restive tribal areas of Pakistan. The brief pause had raised hopes for a thaw in relations between Washington and Islamabad, and it was believed that a new geostrategic understanding with the newly elected political forces would come to address this enigma....
Pakistan: Land of th...
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Pakistan’s collusion with violent Islamist groups has been to the detriment of its security and regional stability. Between 1990 and 2001, while the United States was engaged elsewhere, Pakistan condoned a malignant symbiosis between the Taliban and al Qaeda. Unless those ties are...
Here’s How the U.S. Can Work With Pakistan
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Pakistan and America have had some tough years. When President Obama first took office, Pakistan had just returned to democracy after years of military rule, and many were optimistic that the two countries could build a new and healthy relationship. Leaders in both countries hoped they could contribute to regional stability, promote prosperity, and work together against militancy and terrorism. Instead, despite great effort, we’ve seen increasing mistrust and skepticism on both sides. Now, as President Obama begins his second term, Pakistanis prepare for an election that, if it proceeds as hoped, would mark the successful completion of a...
Former CIA officer e...
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As protests escalate in Pakistan before the spring elections, former CIA officer and Brookings Institution fellow Bruce Riedel offers a glimpse into the country’s complex political...