Pakistan will muddle through post-Musharraf. But violence, instability and a fractious political coalition will plague Islamabad.
Positively in Pakistan, elections were held and main opposition parties are in talks to form a coalition. But if they don't learn from past mistakes, this attempt at democracy is also destined to fail.
National Interest online checks in on two vital American allies in a critical region. Will they keep working with the United States? Nick Gvosdev takes a hard look.
Does the electoral defeat mean the end of President Pervez Musharraf’s rule? How will it affect the war on terror?
In NI online's continuing coverage, J. Peter Pham discusses changes in Benazir Bhutto's image post-mortem.
In NI online's continuing coverage, Anatol Lieven looks at the future of Pakistan. With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question.
In NI online's continuing coverage, Ximena Ortiz looks at the future of Pakistan. With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question. Nikolas Gvosdev
With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question in Pakistan.
Washington keeps pouring conventional military aid into Pakistan, but development cash is what’s needed.
Pervez Musharraf seems to think his grip on power is relatively secure, as demonstrated by his recent trip to Saudi Arabia. But given the volatile political situation he faces, can he really stay in office much longer?