Pakistan's Geopolitical Move Toward Israel

Israeli and Pakistani foreign ministers met in Turkey on Sept. 1 — the first-ever formal public contact between the two countries. This geopolitical move, initiated by the government of Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in light of the Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reflects Islamabad's desire to enhance ties with the United States and offset the effects of Israeli relations with Pakistan's neighbor and rival India.