Why Pakistan And The United States Are On A Collision Course -- Huma Yusuf, The New Republic
Pakistan and the United States have been engaged in a virtual war over the past several weeks. In a barrage of television and radio interviews in both the Pakistani and American media, top politicians of these “allies” in the fight against terrorism have hurled accusations at each other, issued warnings, sought out new alliances to replace the bilateral partnership, and even threatened military action. Television advertisements aired by a private channel in Pakistan show images of the Pakistan Army preparing for combat, and warn the United States not to challenge a God-fearing nation. This latest rhetorical clash points to a rocky future for the U.S.-Pakistan relationship because it highlights a strategic divergence that has long marred bilateral cooperation.
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My Comment: Steve Clemons at the Atlantic has his own analysis on this fracturing alliance. As to what is my take .... this breakdown in relations accelerated with the discovery and subsequent raid to kill Bin Laden. The idea that Bin Laden was living only a mile away from what is Pakistan's "West Point" undermines Pakistani denials that they did not know that he was in their country. Well ... someone knew that he was there .... and with no Pakistani followup to arrest and/or interrogate the enablers who permitted Bin Laden to live in his compound for as long as he did .... this says a lot on where Pakistan now stands in the war against terror.
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