https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/04/23/one-countrys-nightmare-experience-with-engaging-the-taliban/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 18:52:27 -0400<![CDATA[Pakistan&#8217;s. The Dawn is describing the pell-mell retreat that followed the government&#8217;s negotiatated agreement with Islamists. The province of Swat is now doubtful and the retreat continues towards Islamabad. The Dawn asks what happens if &#8220;the center cannot hold&#8221;.]]>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:31:56 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/04/23/one-countrys-nightmare-experience-with-engaging-the-taliban-n187954