Understanding Pakistan

On matters military, Ralph Peters who writes for the New York Post is always worth reading. See what Peters has to say about the reluctance shown by the Pakistani army to take on the Taliban within their country. We're asking the Pakistanis to undertake a civil war:

For a big part of the answer, look to our own history. Along the Indus River, 2009 looks worrisomely like 1861 did on the Potomac.

See his example of Col. Robert E. Lee who, when the chips were down, decided to fight on the side of his relatives, friends and neighbors instead of for the nation he had honorably served for decades. If you would understand the dilemma we force Pakistan to face, read Peters.