( Pakistan) can also now request a somewhat lesser sum from the IMF, which in turn will reduce some of the political risks of venturing to the Fund, a move that never plays well within the court of Pakistani opinion. Michael Kugelman More Quotes by Michael Kugelman More Quotes From Michael Kugelman The operational calculus is not really going to change at this point. Michael Kugelman world It’s not the kindest parting gift for Afghans, including those taking over the base. Michael Kugelman There’s something sadly symbolic about how the U.S. has gone about leaving Bagram. The decision to take so much away and destroy so much of what is left speaks to the U.S. urgency to get out quickly. Michael Kugelman
