The PAK-U.S. alliance in the fight against terrorism: a cost-benefit analysis
| Autor: | Minhas, Raja Shahzad Akram, Khan, Fazal ur Rehman, Reyes Irizarry, Jose R., Al-Rawashdeh, Khaldon Haya |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Looney, Robert E., Blanken, Leo J., Defense Analysis (DA) |
| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Cost-Benefit
Entrepreneurship Return on Investment Regional Balance of Power Interest Alignment Fund Management Game Theoretical Approach Global War on Terror Pakistan-U.S. Relationship Terrorism|xPrevention Perceptions and Realities Military-Centric Assistance Implications for Pakistan Fight against Terrorism Long-Term Objectives U.S. Assistance Micro-Alliance Strategic Partnership Population-Centric Approach Stability |
| Popis: | The cost-benefit equation of the Pak-U.S. alliance, in the fight against terrorism, reflects a direct correlation between the fluctuating patterns of U.S. assistance and their direct and indirect implications for Pakistan. While the U.S. strives to achieve a better return on its investment through military-oriented support, Pakistan seeks to adopt an approach that suits both the U.S. and its own domestic and regional interests. This research traces the trend of Pak-U.S. relations, highlights the impact of the fluctuating U.S. aid in shaping perceptions, and provides a game theoretical analysis on the issue. Besides highlighting measures to achieve cost effectiveness through micro alliances, decentralization, accountability, and transparency in fund management, the study supports development of entrepreneurial culture and micro-alliances in Pakistan. More importantly, it provides an in-depth analysis of the military and population-centric approaches and their associated costs and benefits for the two countries. The research concludes by suggesting a more population-centric U.S. approach towards Pakistan to achieve a better return on investment besides laying foundation for a long-term strategic alliance. It suggests future research on the prospects and methodology of achieving a long-term partnership between the two nations. http://archive.org/details/thepakuslliancei1094510631 Pakistan Air Force author |
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