Photo: A remotely piloted MQ-9 reaper drone (Charles McCain, Creative Commons)Obama Increases Pakistan Drone Strikes as Relations Sour -- Bloomberg
President Barack Obama has ordered a sharp increase in drone strikes against suspected terrorists in Pakistan in recent months, anticipating the CIA may soon need to halt such operations in Pakistan’s territory, two U.S. officials said.
His decision reflects mounting U.S. frustration with Pakistan over a growing list of disputes -- mirrored by Pakistani grievances with the U.S. -- that have soured relations and weakened security cooperation. The U.S. is withholding at least $3 billion in reimbursements for counterinsurgency operations and security-related funding, according to congressional aides and Pakistani officials.
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My Comment: The failure on the part of Pakistan to act on U.S. intelligence eliminate militant safe havens and/or stopping militant leaders is what is prompting this increase in drone strikes.
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