Our ally in Islamabad

Should the U.S. violate Pakistan’s sovereignty if it knows it can capture key Al Qaeda figures such as Osama bin Laden? Was Barack Obama right? Brian Katulis and Lisa Curtis wrap up their debate on the U.S. alliance with Pakistan.

Let’s say the U.S. gets fed up with an undemocratic Pakistan and abandons its alliance out of principle. How would that affect the war on terrorism? Brian Katulis and Lisa Curtis continue their debate on the U.S. alliance with Pakistan.

Who was Benazir Bhutto: a beacon of democracy, or a corrupt opportunist? Lisa Curtis and Brian Katulis continue their debate.

Is it possible for Pakistan to have free and fair parliamentary elections next month with President Pervez Musharraf still in power? Why or why not? Lisa Curtis and Brian Katulis continue their debate.

Has it been worth billions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid to support Pervez Musharraf? Does fighting terrorism justify propping up an undemocratic regime? All week, Brian Katulis and Lisa Curtis debate the U.S. alliance with Pakistan.