A catastrophic crisis provided an opportunity for a historical effort that could well have dissolved the otherwise unshakeable taints of imperialism and self-serving strategic interests that have typified the relationship between the two countries. In transcending the frame that only looks at Pakistanis as possible terrorists, the United States could have laid the foundation for perceiving them as humans in terrible need and afflicted by debilitating suffering. Such an initiative required a level of political heroism from President Obama that he was unwilling to commit to. Full article.