It is no longer possible to keep a gloss over Pakistan-US relations.

With the snows melting, it is time to get on with the spring offensive.

A ‘homeopathic’ revolution, if you like, to prevent the one that threatens to spin out of control.

Establishing military presence in a hostile environment is a dangerous business.

Except for embarrassing politicians with thick skins and diplomats with stiff upper lips, no lasting damage was done.

India, Pakistan, and the Kashmiris need to take incremental steps forward in terms of conflict resolution.

Bilateral agreement is not to be touted as a unilateral success. The Indo-Pak example illustrates this perfectly.

Disputes may be settled through negotiations, but only after the belligerents have exhausted all other options.

That perceptions are more important than reality, is a rather disturbing notion.

If the ‘good’ Taliban can be persuaded to cooperate, additional troops could help bring the ‘bad’ ones in line.