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Is the US Losing Influence over the Crisis in Pakistan?
Since 9/11 the Bush Administration has supported the government of General Pervez Musharraf. Washington has provided more than $10 billion in aid in return for Pakistan's support in the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda. Now that Musharraf has declared emergency rule. Also, the Bush Administration's Middle East peace initiative, and the FBI is questioning hundreds of criminal convictions. Jim Sterngold guest hosts.
By Jim Sterngold • • 1h 0m ListenSince 9/11 the Bush Administration has supported the government of General Pervez Musharraf. Washington has provided more than $10 billion in aid in return for Pakistan's support in the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda. But now that Musharraf has declared emergency rule can the US punish him without creating chaos that would help the terrorists? Also, the Bush Administration's Middle East peace initiative, and for years the FBI won convictions by claiming that bullets had a distinct chemical fingerprint. Scientists have refuted the FBI, calling into question hundreds of cases. Jim Sterngold guest hosts.
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