As the United States plans its military response to last week’s terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, the role of Pakistan — and the position of the country’s unelected military leader, General Pervez Musharraf — have become key questions. JID investigates and warns that, should the general fall as a result of offering overt support to the USA in its campaign against the Taliban, the consequences – both for the US-led alliance and the entire region – could be potentially catastrophic.