Description |
1 online resource (16 pages) |
Series |
Special report ; 376 |
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Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 376.
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Contents |
Introduction -- What the unity government inherited -- Accommodating Pakistan's interests -- Ghani's delicate balance -- Realpolitik versus reality -- Spoilers and obstacles to conciliation -- The way forward -- Conclusion |
Summary |
"Shortly after entering office at the end of 2014, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani embarked on a bold but controversial policy of sustained conciliation toward Pakistan, with the goal of securing greater cooperation in securing a comprehensive peace with the Afghan Taliban and integrating Afghanistan into the regional economies. Pakistan's tepid response to date, however, has left Ghani politically vulnerable, with his opponents attacking his outreach effort. Time is of the essence. Without meaningful actions soon from Pakistan and robust support from the international community, especially China, the initiative is likely to collapse, with devastating results for Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the broader region"--Publisher's web site |
Notes |
"July 2015." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 13-16) |
Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF caption (USIP, viewed December 2, 2020) |
Subject |
Ghani, Ashraf, 1949-
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SUBJECT |
Ghani, Ashraf, 1949- fast (OCoLC)fst01953553 |
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Diplomatic relations.
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Politics and government.
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SUBJECT |
Afghanistan -- Foreign relations -- Pakistan
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Pakistan -- Foreign relations -- Afghanistan
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Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-2021
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Pakistan -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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Subject |
Afghanistan.
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Pakistan.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Smith, Scott Seward, 1969- author.
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United States Institute of Peace, issuing body.
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