Redefining objectives in Afghanistan is not enough. Policy makers must reconsider what U.S. interests are at stake there.
How lessons from the Cold War should guide Washington's relations with Islamabad.
Betting against the Taliban is a bad idea. U.S. strategists need a dose of reality on Afghanistan.
No one is going to win in Afghanistan. In the name of stability, bargains must be struck—many of which will involve the Taliban.
2011 was a tough taskmaster for the pretensions that permeate international affairs. At least ten were knocked asunder.
U.S.-Pakistani relations are in crisis. Strategic fear of India prevents Pakistan from bending to U.S. demands. Easing India-Pakistan tensions could change the dynamics of the U.S.-Pakistan alliance.
With one of the greatest counterterrorism successes in history came one of the most difficult diplomatic tanglements.
This is not a time for Washington to lose its nerve. The current debacle can be transformed into a better future for U.S.-Pakistani relations.
Bonn was a bust. But now is not the time to give up on regional diplomacy for Afghanistan.
Washington and Islamabad finally seemed to be turning a corner toward cooperation. All that is over now.
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