How can the United States help Pakistan fight terrorism?
To some extent, the United States can help induce at least the last scenario by helping Pakistan develop politically-informed, sequential targeting counterterrorism strategies, focused on anti-Pakistani groups of regional and global concern. Former U.S. national security advisor Stephen Hadley has called for this as part of a larger strategy.
Is radicalization a threat to Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts?
Growing radicalization on Pakistani university campuses also poses an increasing challenge to Pakistani counterterrorism efforts. Since December 2014, Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) officials have been monitoring universities for signs of recruitment by extremists.
Is Pakistan’s countering violent extremism efforts successful?
A January 2015 Brookings Institution study concluded that the government of Pakistan has been “largely unsuccessful” in mobilizing public support for its countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives. (Sources: International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Brookings Institution)
Will China take punitive action against Pakistan’s support for the Taliban?
Although China does not want to see a further destabilization of Afghanistan and an outward leakage of terrorism, it has not been willing to take punitive action against Pakistan’s support for the Haqqanis and the Afghan Taliban. Finally, Pakistan can court Saudi aid, which Saudi Arabia may grant, including as an anti-Iran hedge.
Why did the United States suspend security assistance to Pakistan?
The United States continues to urge Pakistan to take decisive and irreversible action against these groups. Pending this action, the United States suspended security assistance to Pakistan in January 2018, with certain narrow exceptions for U.S. national security interests.
Does Pakistan have an embassy in the United States?
Pakistan maintains an embassy in the United States at 3517 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008 (tel. 202-243-6500). It has consulates in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Houston. More information about Pakistan is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here: CIA World Factbook Pakistan Page
How can the US deal with the Taliban in Pakistan?
Other forms of U.S. pressure could entail increased military strikes against Taliban and Haqqani network leaders in Pakistan who are not in major urban centers, where civilian casualties would be high. Washington could also end Pakistan’s designation as a non-NATO strategic partner and/or designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism.