Anonymous sources within the Indian government have finally come out and said what everyone in the international community is thinking: it is "negotiating with an elected Pakistani government that has little influence over the country’s more powerful army and spy agency."It is true and it is scary. Much the same way generals will control Zimbabwe regardless of the political agreement there, the democratically elected government of Pakistan lacks the strength to control the country.
Even scarier than the thought of Pakistani hardliners destablizing the entire region (while in control of a nuclear bomb, no less) is that the government's actions suggest they do not care that they are not really in control. They are more than happy to build political capital and rake in the benefits.
Instead of tackling rampant inflation, securing their border, or quelling Kashmiri dissent, Yousaf Raza Gilani (with many others) has worked for the impeachment of Musharraf. Given the historical tension between the two parties in control, it is really no surprise that this is all they can agree on. But given the leadership void and seemingly "rudderless" path Pakistan is following, it would be nice to see the government take needed action. I just hope it does not come to the other choice.
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