How Pakistan negotiates with India

In the seven decades since 1947, Pakistan has developed a unique negotiating style. It has used a toolkit of diplomatic tactics to take on India, ally with the United States and reach out to its allies in the Middle-East.

HT's Shashank Mattoo looks at some key negotiating tactics Pakistan uses in its diplomatic practice. Mattoo breaks down how deception, weakness and leveraging personal ties all form key diplomatic tools for Pakistan's army and foreign service.

In short. Pakistan is a bum cheque, not just for the US but every other country that has trusted ( and given money) to them.