ASSESSMENTS

Pakistan: Choosing Civil Strife Over War With India

Dec 2, 2008 | 21:54 GMT

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Summary

Pakistan is relaying messages to India and the United States that it is prepared to take action against elements involved in the Mumbai attacks to stave off a potential war with India. Regardless of whether it means what it says, it is highly unlikely that Pakistan can engage in such unprecedented action without creating major problems on its home front.

Pakistan appears to be leaning toward risking domestic strife rather than risking war with India....

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