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Intelligence Matters: The Relaunch

Pakistan: Asfandyar Mir

May 15, 2024
Asfandyar Mir, South Asia expert at USIP, discusses US-Pakistan relations, China's influence on Pakistan, Pakistani Taliban, and Al-Qaeda's status post Afghanistan withdrawal. He also reflects on academic paths, Pakistan's fragility, and the potential for US-Pakistan collaboration in counterterrorism efforts.
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  • Pakistan's fragile state requires attention as a top US national security concern due to economic weaknesses and ongoing terrorism issues.
  • Pakistan's complex relationship with China involves strategic cooperation and shared interests, but underlying tensions exist with diverging foreign policy preferences.

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Pakistan's Historical Challenges and Fragility

Pakistan has faced significant challenges in the past, with critical issues related to governance, economy, radicalization, and nuclear weapons. The tension with India has also posed a threat, potentially leading to conventional and nuclear conflicts. Despite overcoming past terrorism challenges, recent years have seen a resurgence in threats, especially with the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan. Economic weaknesses and ongoing terrorism issues keep Pakistan in a fragile state, requiring attention as a top US national security concern.

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