Our Deceitful 'Friends': Pakistan helps the Taliban. We need to rethink who the enemy is

TEN YEARS SINCE the launch of combat operations in Afghanistan, the United States is at a critical juncture. On the positive side, Al Qaeda sanctuaries in the country have been destroyed and the democratic government continues to cooperate— albeit unevenly—with the international community to deal wi...

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Published in:Newsweek 2011-10, Vol.158 (14), p.4
Main Author: Zalmay Khalilzad
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed forces
Casualties
Diplomatic & consular services
Espionage
Insurgency
Intelligence services
Peace negotiations
Public officials
Rebellions
Security services
Terrorism
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Summary:TEN YEARS SINCE the launch of combat operations in Afghanistan, the United States is at a critical juncture. On the positive side, Al Qaeda sanctuaries in the country have been destroyed and the democratic government continues to cooperate— albeit unevenly—with the international community to deal with all the security, economic, and human-rights challenges Kabul faces. Yet victory over the Taliban and its affiliates is still not imminent.
ISSN:0028-9604
1069-840X