Pakistan acted as U.S. spearhead against Soviet Union when it invaded Afghanistan . Fawaz Gerges says the U.S. lost interest , leaving Pakistan to pick up pieces in Afghanistan . If the Western powers want to drive a wedge between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban , they must address Pakistan 's geostrategic concerns and interests via India . Comment: He says Pakistan sees its interest tied to Taliban and need to counter influence of India .
Pakistan acted as U.S. spearhead against Soviet Union when it invaded Afghanistan . Fawaz Gerges says the U.S. lost interest , leaving Pakistan to pick up pieces in Afghanistan . Comment: He says Pakistan sees its interest tied to Taliban and need to counter influence of India .