The devastating terrorist attack on the Indian Embassy in
Here's what
To diminish the mistrust and hostility that destabilizes
Most important, the president should commit the
The leaked McChrystal report has been criticized for omitting an exit strategy, but what unnerves skeptical lawmakers reassures American allies in the region.
A surge will send a strong political message and prevent hedging by ordinary Afghans – not to mention the Pakistani and Indian security establishment – who are trying to gauge American resolve. As Kurt Volker, former
A phased troop buildup will signal our long-term commitment to stability in the region. With such assurances,
Pakistani commentators rightly point out that much of the conflict across the border is fueled by disgust with the Afghan government, rebellion against foreign occupation, extreme Pashtun nationalism, and tribal dynamics. But they are reluctant to confront the reality that havens in their own country provide Taliban fighters with weapons, training, and the protection of
The
We cannot stabilize
Recent efforts to pilot a nonproliferation resolution in the UN Security Council might have ruffled feathers in
For years,
These monumental diplomatic tasks can only be accomplished within the framework of formalized negotiations. It is notoriously difficult to get Indian, Afghan, and Pakistani decision makers in the same room, let alone to mediate their profound and existential grievances. The
In order to lay the framework for an official summit between the leaders of the three countries, the
American public support for the war is lagging. Americans are justly dismayed by the prospect that more blood and treasure will be spent to prop up a government that won an election through deceit and coercion. Afghan President Hamid Karzai's image has been permanently tarnished. But
Now more than ever it is essential for President Obama to stand with
American credibility and regional stability are at stake.
Joshua Gross is a master's candidate at the
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