Topic: Lisa Curtis
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India, Pakistan, and the US: Can anyone bring peace to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan wanted to secure peace on its own. But after major setbacks, other nations, like Pakistan, India, and the US are set to play big roles in Afghanistan for years.
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Mullen's accusations: Has US reached its limit with Pakistan?
Adm. Mullen's public accusation that Pakistani intelligence was involved in militants' attacks on US targets in Afghanistan suggest that the US has reached its limit with its 'strategic partner.'
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At tense time for US-Pakistan ties, Hillary Clinton swings velvet hammer
In Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took care to say senior leaders there didn't know Osama bin Laden was hiding near Islamabad. But she also pushed hard for Pakistan to hunt down certain Islamist extremists.
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Tough US question for Pakistan: How did Osama bin Laden hide in plain sight?
The positive spin emanating from Pakistan and the US after Osama bin Laden's death barely masks the recent lack of cooperation and deep mistrust between the countries.
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News that Raymond Davis is CIA could further jeopardize his return
The news that Raymond Davis, the American being held in Pakistan for a double murder, is a CIA agent that previously worked for Blackwater adds public pressure on Pakistan not to release him.
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Pakistan floods, Haiti earthquake: unprecedented 1-2 punch for US aid
About $76 million has already been carved out in civilian and military US aid for the Pakistan floods. But some are concerned that other donors may be holding back because of ‘aid fatigue’ after Haiti.
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On the way to Afghanistan, Holbrooke seeks to ease tensions with NATO
Richard Holbrooke, Obama's special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, wants to unify allies at a time when many Europeans sense drift in the war and a lack of clear US policy.
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US to give Pakistan $1.5 billion a year - with strings attached
Some Pakistanis, especially in the military, say the conditions violate their country's sovereignty and interfere with the civil-military power balance.
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Pakistan begins returning Swat Valley refugees home
The process will be closely watched by the US and other foreign governments for signs of Pakistan's ability to deal with the Taliban.
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One aim of US-Afghan-Pakistani summit: a parade for aid
Congress holds the key to billions in new assistance, but some lawmakers are skeptical it would diminish the terrorist threat.
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Beneath US-Pakistani tension, a new cooperation
Joint efforts include setting up coordination centers along the Afghan-Pakistani border.
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Leader's visit to help set U.S.-Pakistan priorities
Prime minister Gilani arrives at the White House Monday. Likely topics: counterterrorism and democratic stability.
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