Blaming the Pakistani Army is Nothing New...

The Watcher argues that the military documents disclosed by WIkiLeaks detailing the deteriorating ground situation in Afghanistan briefed the public (or at least those who follow the current events in Afghanistan) of nothing it already knew. One can argue that the public disclosure now puts the U.S. in a critical position to strengthen the pressure on Pakistan (more specifically ISI) to abandon it's military support for extremism in the South Asian region. However, given the budgetary relationship the U.S. has with Pakistan, awarding them $1 billion a year, it is difficult to understand why Washington continues to pledge such a vast amount of money when it is well aware it will be used at their own expense. Given the Americans' history, the U.S. will not openly shoot itself in the foot when its activities in the region are well known. It has recently dawned on The Watcher that there might be a secret agenda that the U.S. is pursuing in the South Asian region. This prospect may shed some light as to why they are substantiating Pakistan's armed forces with little plans to reduce foreign aid when Islamabad schemes contrary to their interests. Perhaps all roads lead to India like many Pakistani security initiatives?