======Pakistan and the Future of U.S. Policy======
This report examines the complex relationship between the United States and Pakistan, focusing on the insurgency along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and the challenges it poses for U.S. policy.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa636.pdf|source ]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:cato_institute|CATO Institute]]  |
|Authors:  | Malou Innocent  |
|Geographic focus:  |Pakistan, Afghanistan, United States   |

=====Methods=====
The research method includes analysis of historical and current political events, U.S. and Pakistani military strategies, and the socio-economic factors influencing the insurgency. It also incorporates insights from a fact-finding trip to Pakistan.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report discusses the rise of Islamic insurgency in the border areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, the role of Pakistan as a pivotal U.S. ally, and the implications of U.S. policy in the region. It critiques the U.S. military surge and suggests focusing on cross-border movement and local security forces, while reevaluating U.S. objectives and tactics in the region.  \\ 
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