Command Post Episode Five: "The Challenge of Pakistan"
Source: TIME.com's Battleland Blog
Journalist: Mark Thompson
CNAS Authors: Dr. John A. Nagl, Lieutenant General David W. Barno, USA (Ret.), Dr. Nora Bensahel
Original Post: The Challenge of Pakistan
Type: CNAS Commentary
Topic(s): Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime
Project(s): Asia-Pacific Security , Civilian Capacity, Diplomacy and Development, Special Operations Forces, Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime, U.S. Military Forces and Operations
People: Lieutenant General David W. Barno, USA (Ret.), Dr. Nora Bensahel, Dr. John A. Nagl
Journalist: Mark Thompson
CNAS Authors: Dr. John A. Nagl, Lieutenant General David W. Barno, USA (Ret.), Dr. Nora Bensahel
Original Post: The Challenge of Pakistan
Type: CNAS Commentary
July 15, 2011 — When it comes to fingering trouble spots in the arc of crisis that springs from the Middle East and ranges west to Libya and east to India, No. 1 -- with a bullet -- is invariably Pakistan. It's a vexing stew of tribal rivalries, economic stresses, religious hatreds and a perpetual war alert -- perhaps including nuclear war -- against neighboring India. So we wrap up up the first week of Command Post with a deeper look into the challenge it poses. Thanks for watching!
Related:Topic(s): Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime
Project(s): Asia-Pacific Security , Civilian Capacity, Diplomacy and Development, Special Operations Forces, Terrorism, Irregular Warfare and Crime, U.S. Military Forces and Operations
People: Lieutenant General David W. Barno, USA (Ret.), Dr. Nora Bensahel, Dr. John A. Nagl
