Great Opinion Piece on Pakistan

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20070730/cm_csm/epakistan

And I think this paragraph directly addresses a concern repeatly expression by Shawn-G9 Girl:

The report, known as the National Intelligence Estimate, has heightened concern that the US might soon step up military action inside Pakistan against Al Qaeda beyond the limited incursions that have been condoned so far by Musharraf. But violating another nation's sovereignty for the sake of an uncertain victory against Osama bin Laden could possibly lead to serious political backlash in Pakistan, and create an opening for Islamic parties to gain an upper hand. (In the 2002 parliamentary elections, Islamist parties did their best ever.)

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It can be credited to One man who at a crucial time to ally himself and his country with the USA. Since the war on Terrorism began nearly all the successes the US and her allies have achieved in thwarting further attacks have come about through intel his country has provided. There have been apx 500 Al Qaeda Operatives captured in his country including the #3 Khalid Mohamed . He has survived 2 assination attempts on his life. Yet his country is slowly slipping into radical Muslim fundlementalism.

The man of course is Perez Musharraf, President of Pakistan. It is obvious that he is the glue that holds the Moderates in Pakistan together, in their alliance with the USA and West. It would also be incorrect to assume that he doesn't have some powerfull supporters in his own country that allow him to hold unto the reins of power.

However it will be the Wests worst nighmare come true if Perez falls. For it is likely that Pakistan will become a Islamic State which has Nuclear weapons.


I wrote this on September 15, 2006