The Next Musharraf

A Westernized, chain-smoking spy could soon become the most powerful man in Pakistan.

Musharraf's successor as military chief will need all the skill he can muster--and on several fronts at once. The Pentagon wants him to turn much of Pakistan's military into a counterinsurgency force, trained and equipped to combat Al Qaeda and its extremist supporters along the Afghan border. As a civilian head of state, Musharraf will need a strong, capable top officer who can revive the fighting spirit of a badly demoralized Army. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Oct 1, 2007 - 9:01 AM PDT
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