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Rethinking the Afghanistan War

Mar 2009

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Whilst American views Pakistan as an important ally int he fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan, many Pakistanis view the Americans with distrust. Is the US's relationship with Pakistan helping to combat terrorism in the Middle East or merely adding to the problem?

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