Afghanistan–Pakistan relations began in 1947 when British India was partitioned into the Republic of India and the state of Pakistan. Afghanistan and Pakistan are usually described as inseparable states due to their sharing of similar history, religion, culture, linguistic, and ethnic ties, as well as sharing of multiple trade and economic ties. Both neighbouring nations are Islamic republics and part of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. However, the relationship between the two has been affected by the 1980s Soviet war, the rise of the Taliban, the 2001-present war in Afghanistan, the issues of Pashtunistan and Balochistan, the Afghanistan-Pakistan Skirmishes, and Afghanistan's strong relations with India.
Monday, April 12, 2010
A look at Pakistan from Afghanistan:
Afghanistan–Pakistan relations began in 1947 when British India was partitioned into the Republic of India and the state of Pakistan. Afghanistan and Pakistan are usually described as inseparable states due to their sharing of similar history, religion, culture, linguistic, and ethnic ties, as well as sharing of multiple trade and economic ties. Both neighbouring nations are Islamic republics and part of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. However, the relationship between the two has been affected by the 1980s Soviet war, the rise of the Taliban, the 2001-present war in Afghanistan, the issues of Pashtunistan and Balochistan, the Afghanistan-Pakistan Skirmishes, and Afghanistan's strong relations with India.
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Robert, I know you're layin' low and keeping safe. Recent news reports from your area have not been rosy.
Thanks for the Afghan/Pakastani relationship summary ... clearly a complex history and relationship.
Keep up all the learning and good work. And promise to at least wave at me at the back of the crowd when you're Secretary of State.
Thanks Don!! See you soon..
Not soon enough, man. I hope your time there is worthy of you, and I know you're making the best of it for ALL concerned. Thanks for being careful and staying in touch.
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