In short, Pakistan in 2009 is looking more and more like Iran thirty years earlier, when the seemingly impregnable Shah fell in the face of hostile demonstrations and a passive army. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
Instead of trying to play politics in Islamabad, the United States should employ its forces to support those of Pakistan’s military. Only in this manner can there be some assurance that Pakistani morale will not collapse, and that the Taliban insurrection can be crushed. The Pakistani military can be ruthless, and nothing else will do in dealing with the Taliban. American tactics and firepower can back up that ruthlessness.
This seems an extremely dangerous solution and I wish the author would have spent more time discussing why it’s best for Pakistan. His language is strong, but evidence is somewhat weak.