NYT Editorial: “Running Out of Time”

Today's New York Times editorializes about the risks in the U.S. policy of cross-border attacks into Pakistan against Taliban and al Qaeda targets, warning that "there is a real danger of miscalculation that would be catastrophic for both countries." Stressing the importance of Pakistan's leadership in a successful counterterrorism strategy, the paper urges increased support for President Zardari and writes, "Washington must finally persuade Pakistan’s leaders that this is not just America’s fight but essential to their own security and survival as a democracy. And Pakistan’s leaders must persuade their citizens."