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Pakistan's geographical location is perhaps one reason why the United States finds it so important an ally. In No Exit From Pakistan, CFR Senior Fellow Daniel Markey examines the relationship between the two giants spanning the past decades. Summary of the Book Sometimes tragic and often tormented, the relations between Pakistan and the United States have never been calm. Indeed, Pakistan's location is a geostrategic reason why the United States is so keen on handling it carefully. No Exit examines how US policies towards Pakistan have changed throughout the decades from 1947 to 2001, and how the events of September 11, 2001 changed the way Washington deals with Pakistan and the Middle East forever. Dr. Markey offers his viewpoints on what are the possible directions the United States could take in the future: defensive insulation, military-first cooperation and comprehensive cooperation, and he offers insights on how the government can be ready for the worst and hope for the best. About Daniel S. Markey Daniel Markey is a Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan and South Asia at the Council On Foreign Relations, USA. A graduate in international studies from The Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Markey obtained his doctorate in politics from Princeton University. He held the South Asia portfolio on the Secretary's Policy Planning Staff at the U.S. Department of State between 2003 and 2007.