With an elected civilian government once again in power, Pakistan now has an opportunity to redeem itself. It remains to be seen whether the Zardari-Sharif coalition will take effective measures to set Pakistan firmly on a democratic course or fritter away its mandate in petty political machinations. In case the new civilian government fails to assert its moral and legal authority to guide Pakistan’s foreign policy, peace and stability in the Indian subcontinent will remain a distant dream.
The writer is director, Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi gurmeetkanwal@gmail.com
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