India, Pakistan: An ISI-Army Seat at the Negotiating Table?

An Indian newspaper reported July 24 that the director-general of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) directorate has been a prime mover behind efforts to involve the ISI and the Pakistani army in negotiations between Pakistan and India. STRATFOR sources in Pakistan, however, say Indian officials are exaggerating statements made by the ISI chief in a July 3 meeting. The truth is, the ISI and army already exert a significant influence on policy toward India whether they have a formal seat at the table or not.