Whither Pakistan?

As Stanley Kurtz says, the only answer one can venture to that question at this point is: who knows? But Kurtz’s article represents an excellent starting point in attempting to speculate about what happens next.
Kurtz argues, among other things, that Musharraf is probably correct in claiming that his actions, and those of his army, are reasonable measures to protect Pakistan from the jihadists. While Musharraf

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