Thursday, December 17, 2009

U.S. - Pakistani Relations Are Starting To Sour

Will relations between U.S. President Barack Obama (left) and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari suffer after the recent disagreement?

Pakistan Turns Down Key U.S. Antiterrorism Requests, Raising Questions For Obama -- Radio Free Europe

Washington's relationship with Pakistan suffered a fresh blow this week with reports that Pakistan's leader has rejected a personal request from U.S. President Barack Obama to expand the army's operations in tribal areas where members of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban are known to enjoy safe haven.

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More News On U.S. - Pakistani relations

Under U.S. Pressure, Pakistan Balks at Helping on Afghan Taliban -- Time Magazine
U.S., Pakistan clash over crackdown on militants -- Reuters
Will Pakistan relieve burden of U.S. forces in Afghanistan? -- China View
Adm. Mullen Praises Pakistan Army's War Plan -- CBS News
Qaeda, Taliban leaders in Pakistan: Mullen -- Daily Times
Pakistan reported to be harassing U.S. diplomats -- New York Times
With Allies Like These . . . Pt. 4 -- Democracy Arsenal
How partnering with the U.S. could strengthen Pakistan's sovereignty -- David Ignatius, Washington Post
Editorial: Unresolved inconsistencies -- Daily Times

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