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Pakistan: Islamists and the Benefit of Indo-Pakistani Conflict

Dec 15, 2008 | 12:03 GMT

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Summary

India has said that war is not a solution to the problem of Islamist militancy emanating from Pakistan. The statement underscores New Delhi's understanding that given the Pakistani state's weakness, an Indo-Pakistani conflict would significantly enhance the position of Islamists in Pakistan and beyond.

Given the Pakistani state's current weakness, conflict with India could see Islamists increasing their influence in Pakistan and beyond....

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