American forces in Pakistan sidestep consent
For seven years, American officials have tried to work with Pakistan to fight al-Qaida and the Taliban. But after months of debate, the Bush administration is allowing Special Ops forces to carry out ground assaults without the prior consent of the Pakistani government. The Takeaway talks to Eric Schmitt, of The New York Times about the situation. Guest: Eric Schmitt, New York Times Reporter
Will you support The World with a monthly donation?
Every day, reporters and producers at The World are hard at work bringing you human-centered news from across the globe. But we can’t do it without you. We need your support to ensure we can continue this work for another year.
Make a gift today, and you’ll help us unlock a matching gift of $67,000!