| ID | 091930 |
| Title Proper | Limitations of Obama's Af-Pak strategy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Honggang, Wang |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Af-Pak strategy formulated by the Obama administration is characterized by localization, Integration, demilitarization and polygonization. It is a rational strategy, but it has three defects: the first is that strong pressure imposed on Pakistan may make the country more unstable and increase the unrest in surrounding areas; the second is that demilitarization will be unable to produce results or to meet the political need of the Obama administration; the third is that its geopolitical dimension may weaken other countries' cooperation and support. China generally supports the strategy, but still has many misgivings. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary International Relations Vol. 19, No. 5; Sep-Oct 2009: p.74-88 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary International Relations Vol. 19, No. 5; Sep-Oct 2009: p.74-88 |
| Key Words | Obama ; Af-Pak Strategy ; China ; Pakistan ; Regional Security ; South Asia ; Foreign Policy ; Al-Qaeda ; Demilitarization ; Localization |