President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan recently said that the US and Pakistan need to define 'clear terms of engagement' for their bilateral relations. The comments come as Pakistan placed restrictions on the movement of US diplomats in Pakistan. James Kitfield of the National Journal said this is an example of the tit-for-tat relationship between the two countries. As further sign of deteriorating relations, Adm. Mike Mullen, in his final visit the region, did not visit Pakistan in whas Mr. Kitfield said was a 'snub.' Lisa Curtis of the Heritage Foundation said President Zardari has called for the rethink in relations because of their current arbitrary nature. However, she said it would be difficult to implement these 'clear terms of engagement.'
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President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan recently said that the US and Pakistan need to define 'clear terms of engagement' for their bilateral relations. The comments come as Pakistan placed restrictions on the movement of US diplomats in Pakistan. James Kitfield of the National Journal said this is an example of the tit-for-tat relationship between the two countries. As further sign of deteriorating relations, Adm. Mike Mullen, in his final visit the region, did not visit Pakistan in whas Mr. Kitfield said was a 'snub.' Lisa Curtis of the Heritage Foundation said President Zardari has called for the rethink in relations because of their current arbitrary nature. However, she said it would be difficult to implement these 'clear terms of engagement.'
President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan recently said that the US and Pakistan need to define 'clear terms of engagement' for their bilateral relations. The comments come as Pakistan placed restrictions on the movement of US diplomats in Pakistan. James Kitfield of the National Journal said this is an example of the tit-for-tat relationship between the two countries. As further sign of deteriorating relations, Adm. Mike Mullen, in his final visit the region, did not visit Pakistan in whas Mr. Kitfield said was a 'snub.' Lisa Curtis of the Heritage Foundation said President Zardari has called for the rethink in relations because of their current arbitrary nature. However, she said it would be difficult to implement these 'clear terms of engagement.'