harvard political review on pakistan

aug 19th, 2006

interesting what the ruling class of american may be thinking of the Terrorist State of Pakistan.

> Pakistani Dilemma
> America's uneasy ally searches for a way forward
>
 > By BECCA FRIEDMAN
> ...
>
> Ensuring a lasting alliance with Pakistan will require the United
> States to disentangle itself from the embattled leader and build an
> institutionalized bilateral relationship that can survive a power 
> turnover.
>
> ...
>
> It seems, however, that Musharraf has not upheld his end of the
> bargain, largely because he has a political interest in the continued
> existence of radical Muslim groups.... In fact, Islamic radicals offer 
> crucial support in Musharraf's continued campaign to marginalize the
> liberal parties, who pose the biggest threat to his power and
> legitimacy.
>
> Tensions in Baluchistan ... have erupted into violence over the tribal 
> people's claims to a greater portion of the profits from their natural
> gas and mineral wealth. Joint Chinese-Pakistani cooperation on a new
> port in Gwadar has further incited rebellion.... These developments 
> are troubling to America: stability in Baluchistan is paramount for
> the War on Terror; it lies on the border with Afghanistan and is a
> haven for al-Qaeda and Taliban militants. Cooperation with China might 
> mean an increased Chinese presence in Pakistan's affairs...
>
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