Monday, August 04, 2008

Prospects of US Military Action in Pakistan's Tribal Areas?

US eyes up Pakistan's lawless lands
The prospect of direct US military intervention against al-Qaida in Pakistan is increasing, but they may regret taking action
Simon Tisdall, Guardian, August 04 2008

The turbulent prospect of direct US intervention against al-Qaida and Taliban jihadi bases in Pakistani territory adjoining Afghanistan appears to have moved closer following last week's visit to Washington by Pakistan's new prime minister, Yousef Raza Gilani.

Far from reassuring his hosts that Islamabad is on top of the situation in the so-called tribal areas, Gilani's uncertain performance seems to have convinced US officials of the need to move quickly. A sub-text to this dangerously fast-moving drama is George Bush's desire to catch or kill his 9/11 nemesis, Osama bin Laden, before he leaves office in January.

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