Clinton’s visit may not have removed the mutual doubts, misgivings, but it lessened tensions.

Escalating tensions between US and Iran is worrying given investigations are still going on. Both must show restraint.

Nothing seems to be going right for Pakistan and the list of our problems is long and painful.

Instead of cool dispassion, clinical objectivity, government’s ‘heroic’ claims could lead to later disappointments.

Obama’s inability to break past Israeli hold on US policy alienates Arabs and condemns its role of an honest broker.

US' opposition to the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project is deeply disappointing, though not surprising.

Ceding political initiative to opponents, Obama has been pushed into compromises that upset his core constituency.

Washington insiders speak of increasing anger with Pakistan, starting with reduction in aid, blaming all on Pakistan.

Obama maintained a discreet distance from military operations even when his opponents faulted him, he led from behind.

Pakistan remains relevant but barely so and for all the wrong reasons.