Pakistan's Record on Terrorism: Conflicted Goals, Compromised Performance

Tellis, Ashley J.

doi:10.1162/wash.2008.31.2.7

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“…Although Pakistan participated as a frontline state in the war on terror, initially this decision was taken by General Musharaf in view of some national and personal interests these included: deep fear about turning away of the situation in favor of India, stability of Pakistan's nuclear program, freedom from bias and favoritism in case of Kashmir, to avoid being target of attack in the US-led war on terror and to hold on its grip over dictatorial rule (Tellis, 2002). However, Musharaf was reluctant to cut ties with the Taliban, which were nurtured, trained and supported by Islamabad in view of its Central Asia general and Afghanistan specific policy.…”

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“…Pakistan was compelled to be active in this war on terror, in this regard; president Musharaf was required to expose the sources of terrorism nurtured internally in Pakistan and combat against them. The US believed that most of the sources of terrorism in Pakistan like radical Islamic movements were developed and patronized by its own military organization's campaign and Intelligence to secure and promote Pakistan's interest in Kashmir and Afghanistan (Tellis, 2002).…”

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Pakistan’s Participation in the War on Terror and US Concerns: An Analysis

Abbasi

2013

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Pakistan was selected as a frontline state in the US-led war against terrorism for two fundamental reasons: at instant, the US wanted to isolate Afghanistan and Taliban breaking its alliance with Pakistan and the second reason was Pakistan's geostrategic position to make this war favorable for US from several perspectives. Whereas for Pakistan this participation was based on a three-pronged strategy: firstly, to avoid the wrath of the US; secondly, to make the best use of this opportunity for economic benefits; and thirdly, to thwart all Indian propagandas to postulate Pakistan as a sponsor of extremism and terrorism. This article explores the backdrop of Pakistan's major interests in the war on terror and the ground realities related to its participation. It also discusses the major concerns of the US regarding Pakistan's performance in this war. In addition, this article addresses the questions about weaknesses and loopholes of this war due to which Pakistan is still entangled in this endless action beyond the decade.

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Pakistan’s Participation in the War on Terror and US Concerns: An Analysis

Abbasi

2013

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“…24 Moreover, when Pashtuns were included in positions of power, many came from the Durrani 25 tribe. 26 Durranis are largely regarded as the ruling class and thus have endured a bitter rivalry with the other major tribal confederation, the Ghilzais. 27 Ashley Tellis notes that the secondary effect of including Durranis was the perceived isolation of Ghilzai Pashtuns, who made up the bulk of Taliban recruits.…”

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Reconsidering American strategy in South Asia: destroying terrorist sanctuaries in Pakistan's tribal areas

Jagadish

2009

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“…which Pakistan saw as in its own interest. 25 In addition, despite support from local tribes, Pakistan was unable to hold on to territory over the long run, and the practice of razing villages and collective punishment contributed to growing frustration with the army.…”

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