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This paper analyzes the deterioration of the political and security situation in the western regions of Pakistan: the Federally Administered Tribal Regions (FATA), the North-West Frontier Province and Balochistan. It discusses the historical background of the situation, including the system of governance evolved by the British for the FATA. The author assesses and evaluates the Pakistani government's response to the security situation, and gives policy recommendations as to how peace could be achieved in the region.