This question was asked in 2011

AF-Pak policy

What is AF-Pak policy; how to manage its implication on Pakistan?
• AF-Pak policy is a new American war scheme of an old war is Afghanistan.

• It is three-pronged strategy: military surge in Afghanistan; more participation of Afghan civilian parts and involving Pakistan.

• The AF-Pak policy has serious implications on Pakistan.

• The increase in drone attacks, 'do more syndrome' and American intelligence involvement in Pakistan speak volumes.

• Pakistan has to bring all its diplomatic and political forces united to protect its national and strategic interests.

• The paper will define the angles of AF-Pak policy and some suggestions for managing interests of Pakistan.

AFPAK Policy
Three dimensions
a) Military surge in Afghanistan.
1) 30000 more troops (totalling 137,000)
2) Starting withdrawal from July 2011

b) Making civilian parts less dysfunctional
1) Fight against corruption.
2) Good and bad' Taliban.

c) To work with Pakistani government.
1) Aid (Military and non-military).
2) Long-term cooperation promise.

Suggestion for Pakistan
1) Challenge drone attacks.
2) Question American quick withdrawal.
3) Durand Line infiltration check.
4) Working close with Afghan administration.