The Enemy of my Enemy is My Friend
Pakistani Military Government, 2001
18 delegates max
Following the 1999 military coup, President Four-Star General, Syed Pervez Musharraf, has boasted his ambition to establish order and structure in Pakistan without the incompetent lollygagging of civilian institutions. However the pragmatic nature of his presidency has had its drawbacks. President Musharraf’s government has struggled with maintaining legitimacy in both the eyes of the international community and at home. However, today a series of great perils faces the Islamic Republic stemming from a new kind of war with an ambiguous enemy. The War on Terror has begun, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to preserve Pakistan’s national security interests. United States President George W. Bush is currently considering a rapid invasion of Afghanistan with aims of quickly destabilizing the Taliban regime and assuring that no rogue non-state actor finds a safe haven in Afghanistan. President Bush has spoken frequently regarding US-Pakistan relations with President Musharraf and it seems as though the US is committed to a warpath. Unfortunately, Pakistan will likely be drawn right into the conflict not only in Afghanistan but all over the Middle East and South Asia due to the status of the Islamic Republic as an official non-NATO ally of the United States. But the precarious situation that the Musharraf Regime faces persists at home as well, as radicals are gaining traction in Pakistani society and threaten the government and the people. President George Bush has also identified an Axis of Evil comprised of Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, Pakistan’s geographic position and military might has thrust Pakistan into a position of power in the War on Terror, what they will do with that power remains unclear. As a leader in the Muslim World and an ambitious regime the Musharraf government must carefully navigate the tense and unstable situation regarding the War on Terror across many countries while addressing and leveraging a series of domestic policy concerns if they intend to stay in power. One thing however remains clear, the President is dedicated to erasing from existence all those who will stand in the way of his vision, and he expects the utmost loyalty from his appointed civilian and military advisers.
Syed Adnan, Crisis Director
Eduardo Mendez, Chair