The Core Issue: Musharraf

As recently as 2005, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf declared an “irreversible” peace process between their two countries. However, terrorist attacks in a series of Indian cities undermined that accord, and the G-8, abiding by India’s request, has put the Pakistani government on watch. Government sources in India speculate on potential connections between Musharraf and extremist groups suspected of the violence, and question the Pakistani president’s control over his own country. The G-8 statement backs India’s commitment to confront terrorism as a byproduct of globalization. Musharraf has since released statements indicating his desire to maintain good ties with India, yet Prime Minister Singh may need time to reevaluate his approach and determine whether Pakistan stands as potential ally or enemy. The official G-8 statement puts governments on notice, warning against any mixing with suspected terrorist groups. – YaleGlobal