A New Alliance

“Pakistan and Iran need each other and no foreign pressure can hinder their ties.”

- Pakistan President Zardari

A shift in the relationship between Iran and Pakistan may cause a shift in focus on the Muslim world.

https://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/02/18-0

China Supports Pakistani Soveignty

President Gilani and Mr. Wen Jiabao

"Mr Gilani said Pakistan has the capability and capacity to defend its frontiers and the armed forces are fully vigilant, and no incident like the US raid against bin Laden will happen in future. He said Pakistan will continue its efforts to stop US drone attacks, which have proved to be counter-productive."

http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=370105&catid=35

The Crux of the Issue

Fundemental Islam as a way of life in Pakistan

http://www.tnr.com/article/world/88652/pakistan-united-states-relations-islam-afghan-taliban-terrorism

Pakistan: Friendly Foe?



Pakistan's Military on Patrol 

 The peaks and troughs in US support for Pakistan

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/05/16/110516fa_fact_wright