And old-ish, but new to me article by Daniel Drezner posits questions about a hypothetical country called Badistan - a rather thinly-disguised Pakistan -
Pop quiz: You're in charge of protecting the national security of the United States. There's a pivotal country--let's call it Badistan--that plays a crucial role in advancing American interests. But elements within that country--including some who work for the government--are abetting actors that virulently oppose America. The leader of this government has pledged to cooperate with the United States, but the two attempts on his life over the past month suggest his domestic position is precarious.What approach do you take to Badistan?
