Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Pakistan focuses on Islamic extremism - Los Angeles Times

Pakistan focuses on Islamic extremism - Los Angeles Times: "For years, the government and the army have not dealt with the Taliban and Al Qaeda in the tribal regions, but as the threat becomes clear, Islamabad will need international help."

Can This Man Save Pakistan? BY: Stephan Faris | Foreign Policy

Hopelessly overcrowded, crippled by poverty, teeming with Islamist militancy, careless with its nukes—it sometimes seems as if Pakistan can’t get any more terrifying. But forget about the Taliban: The country's troubles today pale compared with what it might face 25 years from now.

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