After a NATO attack killing almost two dozen troops, Pakistan has withdrawn several soldiers along it’s Afghanistan border. This recall is part of an investigation by Pakistan on the NATO airstrike which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers on November 26. This all comes during heightened tensions between Pakistan and the US in the aftermath of the air strike. Due to a request by Pakistan, the US is vacating an airbase in Pakistan at Islamabad’s request. Withdrawn soldiers will return to their posts after consultations are complete. I think that this response by Pakistan will complicate communication between Pakistani, NATO, and Afghan forces within Afghanistan and was somewhat of a drastic approach.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/06/world/asia/pakistan-nato-fallout/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Keara McGraw 9am F Maness
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ReplyDeleteWhat affects if any do you think the departure of the President of Pakistan to Dubai for medical treatment will have on the military goings on in Pakistan? It is interesting to note the sordid executive history of Pakistan in these turbulent times. the military has often ceded control of the government and in these times of high tension such actions cant be ruled out.
ReplyDeleteMatt Piscitelli
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This will definitely complicate relations with with NATO and the U.S., since they are also part of NATO. Its sad that we dont see this story exposed as much as it should be in this country, because it looks bad for us. One can only think about what is truly going on behind NATO's missions, and whether we are the primary country thats controlling NATOS activities.
ReplyDeleteJose Acosta
Maness F 10:00
I agree with Jose about how we do not see this story in our country. This story should be out, so that others are aware what is going on between the US and Pakistan, and others.
ReplyDeleteHikaru Kato
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