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...international support for the American campaign erodes, the United States needs to consider its long-term interests. The Bush administration seems intent on alienating the very nations whose continued support is unquestionably vital to the success of this mission. Musharraf has specifically warned of “negative fallout” in the Muslim world were the United States to bomb through Ramadan; the leaders of a number of predominantly Muslim countries considered part of the coalition such as Kuwait, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, have expressed strong reservations...
Right now, Pakistan lets America use its airspace and remote military bases in the western desert and is indispensable for providing intelligence information. However, cries of “Death to Musharraf!” are already echoing in the streets of Islamabad. The U.S. must take into account the consequences of its actions on the long-term security and stability of the region. In the case of Pakistan, the present U.S. position may accomplish more than alienation—it may destabilize the nation politically, jeopardizing Musharraf’s authority. Were bombing to continue through Ramadan, fundamentalists could...
...Musharraf on His Mettle
...secular-minded General, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has a unique opportunity to show his mettle and invoke the ideals of his nation's founder, Mohammed Ali Jinnah [PAKISTAN, Oct. 22]. Jinnah believed that the country should be not a theocratic Muslim state but a secular, progressive democracy, that religion should be a personal matter for its citizens and have nothing to do with the administration of the state. Unless Pakistan returns to the ideals held by Jinnah, there will not be peace and harmony in the country. IJAZ A. QAMAR Mississauga...
...devoting one address to the success his team has had in drying up terrorist money sources. Bush is also looking forward to playing action President on the world stage by serving as host to French President Chirac and British Prime Minister Blair, and meeting with President General Musharraf of delicate ally Pakistan. The Administration hopes each event will demonstrate the sturdiness of the global antiterror alliance. Bush will make the case for U.S. action explicitly at the U.N. this weekend in a previously scheduled address that was postponed by the bombing. The reason for the delay alone should bring...