Tag
U.S.-Pakistan Relations
Obama's Mixed Signals to India and Pakistan
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. is starting 2015 with both a presidential trip to India and the approval of civilian aid for Pakistan.
The Hypocrisy of Pakistan's Homeland Criticism
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The Pakistani government's complaints about Homeland are hypocritical.
When General Sharif Went to Washington
By Michael Kugelman
A visit by Pakistan's army chief underlines the unique and often troubled relationship between Washington and Rawalpindi.
Pakistan Courts Both US and Russia on Defense
By Ankit Panda
As Russia's defense minister visits Pakistan, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff visits Washington.
India Appoints Full-Time Defense Minister
By Ankit Panda
Plus, China debuts Shenyang J-31, U.S. considers delays to Afghan withdrawal, and Koreans debate THAAD. Defense links.
Pentagon: Pakistan Uses 'Proxy Forces' in India and Afghanistan
By Ankit Panda
An October 2014 Pentagon report calls out Pakistan for its use of terrorist proxies in India and Afghanistan.
China Slams US Radar Deployment in Japan
By Ankit Panda
Plus, China's subs go global, the IAF's poor serviceability rate, Pakistan's COAS visits the U.S. and more. Links.
US Drone Strikes Resume in Pakistan for the First Time in Six Months
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Following a six month hiatus, U.S. drone strikes have resumed in Pakistan.
Pakistan-U.S. Dialogue Welcomed Ahead of 2014 Drawdown
By Idrees Ali
A recent Pakistani delegation to Washington continues a thaw in relations.
No Exit From Pakistan: Is Curtailing Islamabad’s U.S. Aid a Policy Option?
By Malik Siraj Akbar
If Pakistan is to achieve stability, the U.S. very much needs to consider an exit.
Robert Gates: Pakistan 'Really No Ally At All'
By Ankit Panda
Robert Gates doesn't trust Pakistan and neither should the United States.
Hard Times for Hagel in Kabul and Islamabad
By Ankit Panda
Despite Chuck Hagel's efforts, the United States' fortunes in the AfPak region remain uncertain.