Pakistan: What It Will Take to Hold Swat

A senior Pakistani army commander said June 3 that troops likely will have to remain in the Swat region for at least a year. This statement is an acknowledgment that the battle for Swat is far from over. In truth, taking Swat back from Taliban control is the easy part of the Pakistani army's mission; the work that must be done to hold the province could create a whole new set of problems.