A.M. Reply
"...he crossed the line in fabricating intel implicating the ISI and PA."
We disagree in the sum assessment. Most outside Pakistan believe there's a high degree of collusion between elements of the ISI and the afghan taliban. Many inside Pakistan agree.
You don't. So what's new there?
In any case, Saleh wouldn't necessarily be aware of every preliminary assessment provided by his sub-lieutenants. Our obligation in any case would be to vett independantly the information provided.
"How was he 'competent' in the traditional sense of the word..."
Certainly competence is a tenuous matter that must constantly be pursued by every professional service-C.I.A, MI6...even the ISI.
"...he crossed the line in fabricating intel implicating the ISI and PA."
We disagree in the sum assessment. Most outside Pakistan believe there's a high degree of collusion between elements of the ISI and the afghan taliban. Many inside Pakistan agree.
You don't. So what's new there?
In any case, Saleh wouldn't necessarily be aware of every preliminary assessment provided by his sub-lieutenants. Our obligation in any case would be to vett independantly the information provided.
"How was he 'competent' in the traditional sense of the word..."
Certainly competence is a tenuous matter that must constantly be pursued by every professional service-C.I.A, MI6...even the ISI.
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