The man is a military dictator who took over in a coup - he has clearly and unequivocally stated he was forced into this "partnership" with the US via intimidation. Regardless of whether he was forced or not - this man is no ally of ours simply based on the fact that he said it.
Will he backfire in the future and end up one of our "enemies" - and an "Islamofascist" one at that?
2007-09-18 13:32:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's working just fine? Isn't Bin Laden supposed to be in Pakistan? You folks remember him don't you?
2007-09-18 13:40:02 · update #1
Pakistan is a relatively small nation, but i don't care how little your country is, you got a right to run it like you want to. When the big nations quit meddling then the world will have peace and security.
2007-09-18 13:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Initially, i.e. after 9/11 it was more like "An enemy of my friend is my enemy" for Pakistan. Just turn few pages of the history and you'll find out that Pakistan has always been US ally whereas US has always left Pak in the times of distress (Indo Pak war of 71 is the one example when the promised 7th Fleet of US Navy never made it to Pakistani shores to help Pakistan).
Musharraf Govt, Pakistan Public, Leaders of Political & religious parties, every one condemned that act of terrorism, and Pakistan was one of the first few countries to say that she’ll stand by US in her fight against terrorism.
Anyways, one thing is for sure - the current policies of Bush Admin. is making more and more Pakistani's (rather Muslims) hate US (not the citizens but US Govt.)
Please keep in mind that Pakistan is neither Iraq nor Afghanistan or Iran. Pakistan is a player of totally different league and has to be treated with due respect and accordingly.
2007-09-18 21:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by beragi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, no. Musharraf was never respected in his country even before the US forged strong ties with his regime after 9/11/01. His iron-fisted rule has raised the ire of both moderate secularists and extreme Islamists alike. Declaring martial law upon the citizenry, clamping down on political opposition, and ousting adversaries in the Pakistani supreme court will be the main contributing factors leading to a potential downfall of the regime; Pakistan-US relations would be of little relevance. However, if an Islamist gov't were to take hold, rest assurred, the Americans will make for a convenient scapegoat for their domestic problems.
2007-09-18 15:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps America should purchase some land in Pakistan,,and test a single 57 megaton nuc bomb
2007-09-18 14:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 23:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the deal Reagan made with Saddam Hussein.
2007-09-18 13:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its certainly not the best situation but currently its all we have.
PS And midnitron... Pakistan doesn't have any oil honey LOL Know allot about geopolitics do ya? LOL
2007-09-18 13:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by Army Retired Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd prefer a Pakistani "populace" that was coerced by Al-Queda and the Taliban into voting for a person like Gul who dreams of holding the west in the grip of the "Islam Bomb."
Come on, Argle.
2007-09-18 13:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Kubla Con 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
musharraf is about ready to fall, leaving 200 nukes to islamists maybe. just fine?
2007-09-18 13:42:48 · answer #9 · answered by soperson 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe. What alternative would you suggest, given that it's working out just fine so far?
2007-09-18 13:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋