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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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | 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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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Afghanistan geographic scope | English publication language | Pakistan geographic scope | United States geographic scope | cross-border movement | economic assistance | islamic insurgency | local security forces | military strategy | military training | nuclear security | political influence | regional stability | u.s. policy