By Willis Krumholz, RealClearDefense: “The U.S. is rightfully pushing for greater burden sharing among our allies in the region. This is both necessary to achieve an eventual U.S. exit, and for Afghanistan to secure its long-term prosperity and stability. ”
Pakistan Draws a New Battle Line in the Afghan War
From Stratfor: “By assisting both the United States and the Taliban throughout their nearly 16-year conflict, Pakistan has managed to benefit from an alliance with Washington, collecting over $33 billion in aid since 2002, while also pursuing its security objectives.”
Pakistan’s Intelligence Service 'Has Connections With Terrorist Groups'
By Bill Roggio, FDD's The Long War Journal: “When asked if “the ISI is still helping the Taliban,” Dunford responded that “it’s clear to me that the ISI has connections with terrorist groups.”