Critically define “American interests in Afghanistan" and explain its political and strategic failure in the region and its unnecessary pressure on Pakistan to “do more” which can destabilize the regional scenario rather than stabilizing the situation. Also discuss the serious impact of American war on terror on Pakistan's state, society and system.

Critically analyse · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Define the terms
• ☐ Both sides
• ☐ Pakistan link
• ☐ Impact
• ☐ Outlook

Debate: Did the US war in Afghanistan stabilise the region or destabilise Pakistan?