The situation in Pakistan is getting worse as General Musharraf has declared a state of emergency and is now rounding up opposition supporters of Benazir Bhutto.
The West has always turned a blind eye to Musharraf's not-so-democratic behaviour in the past as he has been such a keen ally in the War on Terror. However, now we are starting to see a desperate man using his position as head of the military and head of state to take unconstitutional action to secure his position in the face of popular resistance.
The danger is that a power struggle at the top of Pakistan's political system will give the militants breathing room to and spread further instability in the country. We can't afford to let Pakistan descend into chaos. This will give the likes of Al-Queda a haven to grow, just as they did in Afganistan.
Stability in Pakistan is good for all of us in the long run.
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