This is a pretty good summation and sensible analysis of the situation. Unfortunately, the US will not heed it, if today’s NYTimes article is any indication:
“US Military Seeks to Widen Pakistan Raids”
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/world/asia/20pstan.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
I’d like to remind Morton that Pakistanis have more at stake than the US in curbing the attacks. As the article above points out, suicide attacks are increasing in major Pakistani cities where they were unheard of before. Ofcourse, like you said, the current government certainly had a role play in fostering the Taliban government, but let’s not pretend the US is completely innocent. Everyone’s hands are dirty. The issue is how to move forward in a way that eliminates the extremist threat against both countries. Shock and awe hasn’t worked; a more nuanced approach is desperately needed. Lets see what the new government can do.
