Ahmed Rashid: Militancy will not run out of steam; There has to be a regional approach in dealing with militancy

Ahmed Rashid: Militancy will not run out of steam; There has to be a regional approach in dealing with militancy

These vacuums have existed for decades because local governments and the international community have refused to deal with them in a comprehensive manner.

Going by your book, some things never change in Pakistan - the US's short sighted policies which end up boosting an army which takes power at the slightest opportunity and politicians who refuse to reform and move towards building institutions. Do you see any hope and change from the new government, especially after a rather rocky start?

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