085_-_GWOT_in_Pakistan

US National Security

• Presented by Dr. Jason Brownlee, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Government.

Introduction to U.S. National Security

• Focus on major government policies and actions regarding national security.

Key Policies and Actions

• Operation Neptune Spear: The bin Laden raid.

• US Aid to Pakistan: Financial support given for various military and economic purposes.

• Use of UAVs: Deployment of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in operations.

Important Events

• Pakistani Casualties: Impact of America’s war on terrorism in Pakistan, including civilian and military losses.

• FATA Overview: Federally Administered Tribal Areas as significant regions affected by conflict.

• Salala Incident: Attack on Pakistani soldiers and its repercussions on US-Pak relations.

Notable Individuals

• Osama bin Laden: The central figure in terrorism and key target in US operations.

• Pervez Musharraf: Former President of Pakistan who aligned with the US post-9/11.

• Nek Muhammad: Wazir tribal leader linked to Taliban; pivotal during military engagements.

• Benazir Bhutto: Former Prime Minister, influential in Pakistan's political landscape.

• Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP): Distinct from Afghan Taliban; active in militant operations within Pakistan.

• Raymond Davis: US contractor's case that strained US-Pak relations.

• Hilary Clinton: Influential US political figure in discussions on foreign policy.

Partnership with Musharraf (2001-2008)

• Overview of US-Pakistan relations during Musharraf's presidency, focusing on military and economic assistance.

Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)

• Importance of FATA regarding terrorism and military engagements; shifted governance into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa post-2018.

Districts of FATA

• Key Areas: North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Kurram, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai.

Historical Context

• Pervez Musharraf: His role as a military and political leader from 1998 to 2008, and impact on national security.

• George W. Bush: US President during significant U.S.-Pakistan interactions post-9/11.

Conflict and Ceasefire

• Ceasefire in April 2004 with South Waziristan tribes; instability following the brief agreement primarily involving Nek Muhammad.

U.S. Aid to Pakistan

• Direct Overt Aid: Analysis of U.S aid allocations from FY2002 to FY2013, with substantial military and security-related spending of 15.8 billion dollars.

• Focus on FATA: Only 1% of funds directed towards development, with 96% towards military operations.

Escalation of Drone Strikes (2009-2010)

• Details on the use of UAVs in combating terrorism with specific incidents of drone strikes.

Casualty Figures

• Overview of fatalities caused by drone strikes between 2004 and 2015, highlighting specific events and their impact.

Muslim Militants in Pakistan

• Categories of militants operating within and beyond Pakistan, their objectives, and distinctions among them:

  • Globally-Oriented: Al-Qaeda.

  • Domestically-Oriented: Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

  • Afghanistan-Oriented: Original Taliban and Haqqani Network.

  • India-Oriented: Militants targeting disputed regions.

U.S.-Pakistan Relations

• Analysis of underlying agreements and disagreements over militant groups and strategies in the region.

The Rift (2011)

• Key events leading to tensions in U.S.-Pakistan relations following notable incidents.

Significant Individuals

• Yusuf Raza Ghilani: Prime Minister of Pakistan, pivotal during rift.

• Raymond Davis: Further complications in US-Pakistan relations due to his involvement in Pakistan.