Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani (C), US General John Allen (3L), and Afghan Army Chief General Sher Muhammad Karimi (3R) with other delegates in the city of Rawalpindi in northern Pakistan on May 13, 2012. Press TV
Pakistan Is Blowing Its Chance To Create Real Nation -- David Ignatius, IBD Editorial/Investors.com
As America begins to pull back its troops from Afghanistan, there's one consequence that gets little notice but is likely to have lasting impact: Pakistan is losing the best chance in its history to gain political control over all of its territory — including the warlike tribal areas along the frontier.
Pakistan has squandered the opportunity presented by having a large U.S.-led army just over the border in Afghanistan.
Rather than work with the U.S. to stabilize a lawless sanctuary full of warlords and terrorists, the Pakistanis decided to play games with these outlaw groups. As a result, Pakistan and its neighbors will be less secure, probably for decades.
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My Comment: The culture of corruption, incompetence, tribal/ethnic/religious conflict, economic strangulation by government bureaucracies coupled with no leadership at the top .... throw in nuclear weapons, a national mindset of victimization, and a long set of grievances (both real and pretend) .... you end up with the failed but very dangerous state of Pakistan.
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