From Foreign Policy Blog:How close is the U.S.-Pakistan security relationship to a break-up? Self-interest, not affection, seems to keep the partnership going. That's fine until a better arrangement for one side comes along or emotion overrides logic. An even larger U.S. military expedition in Afghanistan will be at the mercy of this fragile bond.
The reasons for cooperation are well-known. The United States could not prosecute its war in Afghanistan without access through Pakistan. Washington hopes the Pakistani government will deliver up more al Qaeda terror suspects to join Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The U.S. engages Pakistan on a variety of levels to keep Pakistan's nuclear weapons stockpile under control. Indeed, notable U.S. analysts such as Stephen Biddle and Steve Coll believe that stabilizing Pakistan is the best justification for continuing the U.S. military campaign in Afghanistan.
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More News On The U.S. - Pakistan Relationship
Despite U.S. pressures, Pakistan continues to follow its own road -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News
Pakistan says new U.S. Afghan policy should not disturb regional balance -- China View
Pakistan to US: Don't surge in Afghanistan, talk to Taliban -- Christian Science Monitor
ANALYSIS-U.S. weighs India ties over Pakistan fears -- Reuters
Pakistan urged not to fear Indo-US ties -- Dawn
US, Pakistan negotiate deal on nuke security: report -- AFP
Sy Hersh and Pakistan’s Nukes -- Arms Control Wonk
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