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Pervez Musharraf

Pakistan's deal with the devil Pakistan's deal with the devil
Beheadings, martial law, kidnappings: The Taliban is making its presence felt at the gates of one of Pakistan's biggest cities.
By Walter Mayr Jul 8, 2008
Killing ourselves in Afghanistan Killing ourselves in Afghanistan
In a secret meeting with a Taliban commander, I learned how Bush administration aid to Pakistan helps fund insurgents who kill U.S. troops.
By Matthew Cole Mar 10, 2008
Most Dems no better than Bush on Pakistan Most Dems no better than Bush on Pakistan
The Bush administration's bungling in Pakistan and Afghanistan has led to a resurgent Taliban and al-Qaida and loss of U.S. influence in the region. But Democrats did little to stop it.
By Flynt Leverett and Hillary Mann Leverett Jan 3, 2008
"Musharraf has much to answer for" "Musharraf has much to answer for"
After Bhutto's death, the press in South Asia and Europe fear for democracy's future in Pakistan, which could go up in "turbulent smoke and bloody dust."
By Edward M. Gomez Dec 28, 2007
Bush's old world disorder Bush's old world disorder
Gone are the days when stern words by a U.S. president could prevent rash action by an errant foreign leader like Musharraf.
By Sidney Blumenthal Nov 8, 2007
Bush and Musharraf's grand illusion Bush and Musharraf's grand illusion
Democracy for Pakistan was never the deal -- and as Musharraf's latest power grab throws his nation into turmoil, Bush will gladly go along.
By Juan Cole Nov 6, 2007
A muted response from Bush A muted response from Bush
What if Musharraf doesn't listen to the White House this time? "It's a hypothetical question."
Tim Grieve Nov 5, 2007
The collapse of Bush's foreign policy The collapse of Bush's foreign policy
From Turkey to Iraq to Pakistan, the mounting chaos proves the White House is just winging it.
By Juan Cole Oct 24, 2007
Pakistan's election reckoning Pakistan's election reckoning
How Saturday's poll could determine the fate of Musharraf, Bhutto -- and bin Laden.
By Husain Haqqani Oct 6, 2007
Bush's incompetence gives al-Qaida new life Bush's incompetence gives al-Qaida new life
The White House hints at military action as the terror organization regroups in northern Pakistan and the Musharraf government begins to wobble.
By Juan Cole Jul 24, 2007
A "safe haven" for al-Qaida in Pakistan A "safe haven" for al-Qaida in Pakistan
A conversation with Buzzy Krongard, the executive director of the CIA from 2001 to 2004, about the new National Intelligence Estimate and al-Qaida's resurgence in Pakistan.
By Alex Koppelman Jul 19, 2007
How Cheney bombed in Afghanistan How Cheney bombed in Afghanistan
The vice president slinks home from a disastrous trip where a failed assassination attempt was only the loudest proof that his war policies have emboldened al-Qaida and the Taliban.
By Sidney Blumenthal Mar 1, 2007
What else we're reading What else we're reading
Pedophile blames bingo for his transgressions. Plus, celebrity armpit-hair trends!
Tracy Clark-Flory Dec 5, 2006
Subcontracting the hunt for bin Laden Subcontracting the hunt for bin Laden
The twisted relationship between the Bush administration and Pakistan's military regime, driven by a mutual desire for survival, is undermining the war on terror.
By Husain Haqqani Aug 17, 2004
Stuck outside of Kabul ... with the nuclear blues again Stuck outside of Kabul ... with the nuclear blues again
Musharraf is afraid of losing a war, while Vajpayee is afraid of losing an election. It's hideous politics that makes rational people like me want to drink too many gin and tonics.
By Phillip Robertson Jan 17, 2002
Coup d'itat: Pakistan gets a new sheriff
The overthrow of Pakistan's publicly elected government may bode poorly for democracy, but who's crying?
By Alicia Montgomery and Daryl Lindsey Oct 13, 1999
Pakistani purge
The coup in Pakistan seems to have wide popular support -- with the proviso that military rule should be temporary.
By Muddasir Rizvi Oct 13, 1999
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