India's Hindustan Times presents a short—term reassuring and longer—term alarming analysis of the implications of a successful assassination attempt on Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf. Evidently, the top layer of Pakistan's ruling military is fairly solidly pro—American. Relations with India would be set back, especially the current round of talks, but Pakistan is unlikely to immediately fall into Islamo—fascist hands.

But longer term, below the level of Lieutenant General, apparently the Jihadists are well—represented in the upper military ranks within Pakistan. This should be great cause for worry, for India, for America, and for all civilized nations.

Posted by Thomas 12 27 03