In light of the Pakistani Taliban's alleged involvement, some speculate there could be a shift in US policy toward Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

Viroj Na Ranong,an economist with the Thailand Development Research Institute, a policy research agency, fears that shift is under way.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

Jordan and Egypt issued statements critical of the apparent shift in U.S.policy.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02