US remains unconvinced of Pakistan sincerity in war against militants, nor trusting of our nuclear non-proliferation.

Uncertainty will be the region’s key feature, outside powers would do well to refrain from influencing developments.

Where US failed most notably was in its inability to recognise that its actions left Pakistan army hurt, humiliated.

Contradictory signals from US polity, military have left stakeholders, within Afghanistan & the region, confused.

The military option in Iran appears not only risk-fraught, but dangerous for all parties, as well as for the region.

In this context a recent piece by Ashley Tellis, analyst at the Carnegie Endowment, merits attention by policymakers.

Hurriedly summoned meeting of DCC announced decisions, if carried out, could impact our relations with US.

US is worried that China could begin to impinge on US interests, especially in the Pacific.

Islamabad should endeavour to promote less contentious and more cooperative ties on its eastern and western fronts.

The ‘Occupy Wall Street’ protests began with small numbers in Manhattan, so symbolic of American capitalism.