Re: Pak US relationship - Afghan War End Game
The only way out of this issue is that first of all the policy makers will have to abandon any dreams of strategic depth if that still exists, they should also acknowledge that any instability in Afghanistan will have negative repercussions for the country. The time has come for Pakistan to discuss its limitations with US, as well as take the nation into confidence about the important events that are shaping the neighbourhood.
The relationship between America and Pakistan should be realistic and not based upon false notion of ‘strategic allies’. The issue of drone attacks needs to be sorted out (the government needs to convince the Americans that the drones have become counter-productive) diplomatically, lastly Pakistan should try to bring the taleban on the negotiation table with the Afghan government. Strong diplomacy is required to bridge the differences between US, Afghanistan and Taleban and then improvement in relationship of Pakistan with all regional countries.
The only way that the drones are stopping is if Pakistan shoots them down. No more and no less. No one should be in any other illusions in this current situation.