Politics
How does Musharraf's resignation alter the "War on Terror"?
Facing impeachment, Pervez Musharraf announces his resignation as President of Pakistan, ending nine critical years as a American ally in the campaign against terrorism. Read more...
Answer Summary
- The situation is too complicated for spe (4 quotes)
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- It will strengthen the US-Pakistan relat (3 quotes)
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- It will seriously weaken US-Pakistani ti (3 quotes)
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The situation is too complicated for spe
Just because Musharraf is out doesn't mean things are going to get better. In fact, it's a mistake to view any country, but specifically Pakistan, as the product of a single strongman. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
And like every other such exercise - be it the election of 2000 or the upcoming election of 2008 in the US - the outcome is up in the air...If we really want a secure ally in Pakistan, we would do our best to strengthen the people of Pakistan. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
In the murky world of Pakistani politics, things do not always follow a straight and narrow path...In that, the end of Musharraf's rule may signal the beginning of real political drama. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
The resignation of President Musharraf may make things easier on some levels but for many, this new situation without a President Musharraf raises even more questions than it answers. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
It will strengthen the US-Pakistan relat
...In a long-term sense, it would serve the United States well to shift from too much of a reliance on a relationship with Musharraf specifically to a broader engagement with Pakistani society. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
In fact, the departure of Musharraf could have a salutary effect on the war. The civilian government has been distracted since its inception...with the question of Musharraf, keeping the army on edge and generally undermining any hope for a coordinated effort against extremists and terrorists. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
His alliance with George Bush in the clearly bogus war against clearly bogus terror has been an utter disaster -- seen as treason by many Pakistanis and rightly so, in my opinion. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
It will seriously weaken US-Pakistani ti
This leaves the United States and its western allies like Britain in a difficult position. The US – as it has done so many times – put all its eggs in one basket in the military ruler Musharraf, and perceptions of the US have plummeted along with Musharraf's career. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
The West needs Pakistan to be on side if it is to stand any chance of winning the war on Islamist terror. But I have my doubts whether those that follow Mr Musharraf will have either the willingness or the commitment to be a true ally. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
With Musharraf's departure, the US is left dealing with a coalition united only by its determination to give Musharraf his comeuppance. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
His political rivals are the only ones w
Musharraf's rivals now need to be "for" something rather than just against him. Hopefully, the competing parties will continue to collaborate on taking on huge challenges facing the nation -- but their record is not good. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
Whatever the outcome of the bitter struggle over Mr Musharraf's future, the move to impeach him will ensure that Pakistan's government is consumed by infighting. This power vacuum could scarcely be more dangerous. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
His departure, however, marks only the start of a further round of infighting in a country that has appeared almost incapable of running a stable, responsible democracy. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
General Comments
Mr Musharraf’s exit may thus herald even more instability. Yet it is something of a success for Pakistan’s ravaged democracy: raising hopes that, sooner or later, the country may have a representative government able to bring the army to heel.
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Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
Of course this is not only a stunning and utter victory for the Taliban and Al Qaeda, but also quite a feather in the cap of their allies in our media and the Democrats.The rational among us will regret this day for a very long time. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
...Musharraf’s departure lays the groundwork for a more stable society. Things will certainly get worse in the days ahead because this is, after all, Pakistan. Yet now there is at least the possibility that the country can come together after weathering initial turmoil. Read the Article
Quoted by brownlu on Aug. 18th, 2008
