What is Our State of Relations with Pakistan?

The Takeaway

Two NATO helicopters allegedly crossed over into Pakistani air space and were shot at by Pakistani ground troops yesterday morning. This incident comes at a time when relations between Pakistan and the U.S. are extremely tense and fragile. Both countries need each other, but both would love to be less dependent on the other, and are trying to find ways to accomplish that.  Teresita Schaffer, former U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka, analyzes the relationship.

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