Democracy, Not Weapons, Should Drive U.S.-Pakistan Agenda

Bruce Riedel June 04, 2008 The United States has failed democratic forces in Pakistan, writes Bruce Riedel. Under a military dictatorship that enabled the growth of al Qaeda forces, the country now poses the primary danger to America. The next president must go beyond threats and sanctions, Riedel urges, and help Pakistan find peace with its neighbors and with itself through democracy.(Brookings Institute)