1) The US Air Force commander in Gulf War 1, in his book said, "the iraqis were trained by 3 nations: Russia, France and Pakistan. We hoped we didn't meet with a pilot trained by the Pakistanis." He didn't say this to blow sunshine up our behind.
I'm surprised
@Khafee didn't address,this. His SF's after being trained by the US, SAS, ASAS, were pitched against PN SSGN, and they were highly impressed, so much that they requested instructors.
2) Decisons should be taken for the greater good, in the interest of National Security, but this is Pakistan. Personal gain comes first.
3) After Salala, the supply line shut down, cost the US dearly, had it not been for this, carrot head would have imposed sanctions by now.
4)
Egypt has committed a lot more than us in Yemen, as well as in the future. We have neither. Our participation in Yemen, is "at best" token. Even without committing ground troops, we could have done a lot via the AF and Navy, but adhoc decisions are being made to this day.
Yemen, was a golden opportunity lost. All we needed were a handful of serving officers, the rest would have been volunteers from the reserves, officers and jawans, and we could h
ave come up with a 100k - no issues! In return a lot could have been gained, without involving PA.
5) Failure of accountability across the board, breeds a culture of politicians and generals, thinking of making quick bucks. Unless this issue is resolved, nothing will change.
