There Are No Good Endings For Pakistan In Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Coming Defeat in Afghanistan -- Ashley J. Tellis, The Diplomat

Why Pakistan must rethink its Afghanistan policies, or risk defeat.

Irrespective of how the coming security transition in Afghanistan pans out, one country is on a surprising course to a major strategic defeat: Pakistan. Every foreseeable ending to the Afghan war today—continued conflict with the Taliban, restoration of Taliban control in the southern and eastern provinces, or a nationwide civil war—portends nothing but serious perils for Islamabad. But judging from Pakistan’s behavior, it appears as if this fact has eluded the generals in Rawalpindi.

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My Comment: I have to concur with this analysis .... there are no good endings for Pakistan in Afghanistan. Pakistan's support of Islamic militants is probably the big sore point for most Afghans .... and as long as Pakistan permits these murderous gangs to continue bringing mayhem into Afghanistan .... support and sympathy for Pakistan in Afghanistan can only go downwards.