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End of an Era

Staff / Truthdig Feb 19, 2008 The death of Benazir Bhutto in December, tensions within the country and concerns over President Pervez Musharraf's leadership (and his regime's relationship with the U.S. government) registered in a loud and clear message from Pakistanis at the polling booths Monday: Musharraf is standing on shaky ground. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Scotland Yard Weighs In on Bhutto’s Death

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2008 If Benazir Bhutto's supporters were hoping that a Scotland Yard investigation into the former prime minister's death would contradict the Pakistani government's findings, they're bound to be disappointed by Thursday's reports that the British police agency pieced together a similar account of her Dec. 27 assassination. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Price of America’s Patronage

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2008 Roger Morris, who served on the National Security Council staff under Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, has written a fascinating history of the United States' many interventions in Pakistan. It's the sordid story of "the world's longest running military despotism, and of America's most generous and tragic patronage." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Closing In on Bhutto’s Killer

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2008 Although members of her Pakistan People's Party remain skeptical, and although the late Benazir Bhutto herself might have disagreed, American and Pakistani intelligence officials believe that Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mahsud and his associates were behind the assassination of Bhutto in Rawalpindi last month. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Pakistan Conundrum

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Jan 16, 2008 Pervez Musharraf's recent actions remind us, Ritter argues, that America's special relationship with Pakistan serves neither country's best interests. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Pakistan’s Dangerous Path

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2008 We've heard and read what many Western news sources have had to say about the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and the ensuing turmoil in Pakistan. Now, here's an eminent voice from within the country, veteran journalist Ayaz Amir, offering his take on his nation at a crucial crossroads. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Outside the Echo Chamber

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 4, 2008 I've said it before, but it bears repeating: People in Washington really should get out more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Musharraf Deflects Blame in Bhutto Killing

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2008 Addressing international reporters Thursday in Islamabad, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said he and his administration have nothing to hide with regard to the Dec. 27 assassination of Benazir Bhutto; rather, Musharraf said Bhutto took risks at the Rawalpindi rally that made her vulnerable to attack. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fear-Mongering, Giuliani Style

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2008 Um, is it just us, or did Rudy Giuliani's camp seize upon the strike-induced lull in Hollywood to hire out talent to make what looks and sounds like a Mideast-themed action movie trailer to promote his presidential campaign? "A religion betrayed a nuclear power in chaos madmen bent on creating it " Steven Seagal's people should take notes from this one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )