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So is Palin "naive" on Pakistan? So is Palin "naive" on Pakistan?
The position Sarah Palin took in her first interview on American intervention in Pakistan sounds remarkably like Barack Obama's, which John McCain has repeatedly attacked.
Alex Koppelman Sep 11, 2008
Why this lifelong Republican may vote for Obama Why this lifelong Republican may vote for Obama
The party of Bush and McCain outsourced the hunt for bin Laden, failing to accomplish a vital mission since 9/11.
By Michael Smerconish Sep 11, 2008
When marrying for love gets you buried alive When marrying for love gets you buried alive
A request for tribal leaders of the world: Could you stop with the honor killings?
Catherine Price Sep 2, 2008
The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan The fall of Bush's man in Pakistan
Despite Pervez Musharraf's despotism and double-dealing with U.S. enemies, George W. Bush, John McCain and the GOP embraced him to the bitter end.
By Juan Cole Aug 19, 2008
Musharraf steps down Musharraf steps down
The Pakistani president, yielding to growing presssure, resigns as jubilation breaks out in many quarters of the country.
Thomas Schaller Aug 18, 2008
Pakistan's deal with the devil Pakistan's deal with the devil
Beheadings, martial law, kidnappings: The Taliban is making its presence felt at the gates of one of Pakistan's biggest cities.
By Walter Mayr Jul 8, 2008
McCain's amazing Iraq somersault McCain's amazing Iraq somersault
The "straight talker" has trashed anyone who dared suggest a withdrawal date. Now he's floated one of his own.
By Joe Conason May 16, 2008
Those women could stop traffic Those women could stop traffic
Female cops in Pakistan are redefining what it means to work the streets.
Catherine Price May 6, 2008
"We'll make you see death" "We'll make you see death"
A harrowing account from a man the CIA handed over to Jordan -- smuggled from prison on tiny paper -- exposes U.S. complicity in torture.
By Joanne Mariner Apr 10, 2008
Killing ourselves in Afghanistan Killing ourselves in Afghanistan
In a secret meeting with a Taliban commander, I learned how Bush administration aid to Pakistan helps fund insurgents who kill U.S. troops.
By Matthew Cole Mar 10, 2008
The troublesome priest The troublesome priest
A furor erupts in Britain over the archbishop's accommodating stance toward Islamic sharia law. Has the cleric -- and multiculturalism -- gone too far?
By Salil Tripathi Feb 25, 2008
Pakistan turns scary for Bush's war on terror Pakistan turns scary for Bush's war on terror
The unraveling of Pervez Musharraf's presidency has dealt a severe blow to Bush's fatally flawed policy in the region.
By Juan Cole Feb 20, 2008
Most Dems no better than Bush on Pakistan Most Dems no better than Bush on Pakistan
The Bush administration's bungling in Pakistan and Afghanistan has led to a resurgent Taliban and al-Qaida and loss of U.S. influence in the region. But Democrats did little to stop it.
By Flynt Leverett and Hillary Mann Leverett Jan 3, 2008
"Musharraf has much to answer for" "Musharraf has much to answer for"
After Bhutto's death, the press in South Asia and Europe fear for democracy's future in Pakistan, which could go up in "turbulent smoke and bloody dust."
By Edward M. Gomez Dec 28, 2007
Benazir Bhutto casts a shadow over Iowa Benazir Bhutto casts a shadow over Iowa
The assassination in Pakistan had the candidates responding to the real world -- ever so briefly.
Walter Shapiro Dec 27, 2007
We South Asians like our leaders dead We South Asians like our leaders dead
The assassination of Benazir Bhutto reminds us that in this region the allure of sacrifice runs deep.
By Sandip Roy Dec 27, 2007
With Bhutto gone, does Bush have a Plan B? With Bhutto gone, does Bush have a Plan B?
Bush's failed policies in Pakistan, a nuclear power that al-Qaida still uses to plot against the West, threatens U.S. security more than Iraq ever did.
By Juan Cole Dec 27, 2007
When is a military dictator a freedom fighter? When is a military dictator a freedom fighter?
When war is peace and ignorance is strength. A selection from "The Collected Works of George Bush."
Andrew Leonard Nov 21, 2007
No logo for the U.S. in Pakistan No logo for the U.S. in Pakistan
Made in the U.S.A. labels aren't working like they're supposed to near the border of Afghanistan
Andrew Leonard Nov 13, 2007
Torture may have led to Pearl murder suspect's death Torture may have led to Pearl murder suspect's death
Saud Memon was reportedly a shell of a man after being detained by the CIA and Pakistani authorities.
Alex Koppelman Nov 12, 2007
Only Harry Potter can save Pakistan! Only Harry Potter can save Pakistan!
Karachi school kids think You-Know-Who and the Death Eaters have seized control. But where's Dumbledore?
Andrew Leonard Nov 8, 2007
February is the new January February is the new January
The White House backpedals on elections in Pakistan.
Tim Grieve Nov 8, 2007
Bush's old world disorder Bush's old world disorder
Gone are the days when stern words by a U.S. president could prevent rash action by an errant foreign leader like Musharraf.
By Sidney Blumenthal Nov 8, 2007
Bush and Musharraf's grand illusion Bush and Musharraf's grand illusion
Democracy for Pakistan was never the deal -- and as Musharraf's latest power grab throws his nation into turmoil, Bush will gladly go along.
By Juan Cole Nov 6, 2007
A muted response from Bush A muted response from Bush
What if Musharraf doesn't listen to the White House this time? "It's a hypothetical question."
Tim Grieve Nov 5, 2007
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