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The United States and Pakistan: Perhaps The World's Greatest Frenemies

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The United States and Pakistan: Perhaps The World's Greatest Frenemies

For decades, the United States and Pakistan have been considered allies in many respects. But it may well be the world's most troubled alliance, with disputes between the two countries even rising to the level of what some call acts of war against each other. Meanwhile, nuclear armed Pakistan remains on a hair trigger in its relationship with nuclear armed India, with continuing conflict over the disputed territory of Kashmir. What should be U.S. policy towards Pakistan and what does the future hold in South Asia? Guests: Ambassador Robin Raphel, Former Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia (1993-1997) & Ambassador to Tunisia (1997-2000); Raza Bokhari, International Spokesman & North American Point of Contact for former President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf; Ambassador Richard Olson, Former Ambassador to Pakistan (2012-2015), special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (2015-2016).

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