Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha (right, with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani) will hope to clear the air with his CIA counterpart in Washington. Radio Free EuropeThe CIA’s Pakistan Endgame -- J. Berkshire Miller, The Diplomat
A mix of inter-agency bickering and complicated ties with Pakistani intelligence continue to hamper chances for a smooth exit from Afghanistan.
In the autumn of 2009, US President Barack Obama rounded up his foreign policy team and cadre of political advisors to determine how to move forward in Afghanistan. After months of leaks, opinion pieces and TV spots that spurred a public turf war between the Pentagon and the National Security Council, the Obama administration finally agreed to send 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan. All of the national security players reportedly agreed in principle to the plan, but anxiety arose over two looming uncertainties: the exit strategy and Pakistan.
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More News On U.S. - Pakistan Intelligence Ties
Pakistan demands drawdown of US drones, CIA agents -- Christian Science Monitor
Intelligence Disagreements Cast Shadow Over U.S.-Pakistani Relations -- Radio Free Europe
Pakistan Tells U.S. to Halt Drones -- Wall Street Journal
Pakistan pushes for drastic cuts in CIA activities -- Mercury News/New York Times
‘Pakistan’s request for fewer US trainers reflects fear of spying’ -- DAWN
Pakistan Says No to Drone Strikes, CIA Operations -- Voice of America
Pakistan warns US 'to restrict CIA activities' - report -- BBC
My Comment: A must read that explains this U.S. - Pakistani intelligence dispute is from Spencer Ackerman at the Danger Room .... Fuel for The Drone Strikes: Pakistani Outrage .... read it all.
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