Christine Fair: Pakistan, the Taliban and Regional Security

Chapters: ------------- Introduction: 0:00 Christine Fair's Assessment of the Current Status in Pakistan: 1:41 The Opposition in Pakistan: A Legitimate Challenge to Leadership?: 5:26 The State of Military Influence in Pakistan: 11:28 How the Taliban Influences and Permeates Pakistan: 13:24 The Regional Consequences for the US War in Afghanistan: 20:47 Are There Opportunities for the US to Work with Pakistan Against the Taliban?: 27:21 Is a Civil War in Afghanistan Inevitable After the US Withdraws? What Roles Does Pakistan Play?: 31:04 Audience Questions --------------------------- Question 1: Will the New Modi Government in India Raise Tensions with Pakistan?: 36:21 Question 2: How is Kashmir Affecting Indian, Pakistani Relations?: 40:32 Question 3: How Does Continued Militancy in Pakistan Affect Indian and US Relations?: 46:40 Question 4: What is Your Assessment of Pakistan's Nuclear Capabilities? How Do They Affect the Region?: 52:09 Question 5: What is Your Prognosis for Pakistan's Military and Political Future?: 56:32 Conclusion: 1:01:47 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pakistan faces many security challenges, both within and along its borders. The Taliban maintains a stronghold along the border with Afghanistan; the conflict with India over control of Kashmir has worsened in recent months; and in December Pakistan suffered the deadliest terrorist attack in its history when Pakistani Taliban attacked a school in Peshawar, killing over 100 students. However, some positive signs of change have emerged. The Pakistani army has ramped up efforts to combat the Taliban and other militants. Relations with Afghanistan have improved since Ashraf Ghani was elected president, promising greater security cooperation along the border. And US Secretary of State John Kerry is working to help India and Pakistan mend relations. Will these efforts be enough to ensure future stability? Pakistan expert Christine Fair will discuss Pakistan’s security concerns and the outlook for this complex region. Speaker Christine Fair is Assistant Professor of Security Studies Program for the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. For more information please visit: http://www.worldaffairs.org/event-cal...