Publication
Aug 2011
This Memorandum argues that several Pakistan-based groups have the capability to strike unilaterally against the US. The chance of a joint attack by a syndicate of different actors heightens the threat. Under any circumstances, US-Pakistan relations would be severely strained at a particularly delicate time with implications for US operations in Afghanistan, ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan, and wider efforts to promote stability in the region.
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Author | Stephen Tankel |
Series | CFR Contingency Planning Memoranda |
Issue | 13 |
Publisher | Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) |
Copyright | © 2011 Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) |