To revolt is a natural tendency of life. Even a worm turns against the foot that crushes it. In general, the vitality and relative dignity of an animal can be measured by the intensity of its instinct to revolt.
Mikhail Bakunin

04 December 2007

The West loves the Pakistani Army and the Army loves politics.

In Pakistan the cause of failure is not Islamic militancy, an irresponsible media or an overactive judiciary. It is the political dominance of the institution the West remains convinced holds the country together – the army.

A report from Le Monde Diplomatique on the Army's involvement in Pakistani politics is here.


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