the strategic review contains a clear and unambiguous message. Afghanistan and Pakistan are integrally related. You cannot deal with Afghanistan if the situation in Pakistan is what it is today.
Holbrooke emphasizes the interconnectedness of Afghanistan and Pakistan in strategic discussions.
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