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The problem with hot pursuit

The US military has run out of patience with the Pakistani approach and will chase the Taliban and al-Qaeda over the Afghan border. But, explains Diplomatic Editor Trevor Royle, this approach might not be as simple as it sounds

PERMIT hot pursuit over the border into Pakistan's tribal areas and have a chance of defeating the Taliban and al-Qaeda. Forbid it and lose the war.