Bhutto Dynasty has Shaped Pakistan’s History While Enduring Tragedy

Peter Bergen writes on the Bhutto dynasty's role in shaping Pakistan for CNN.

In a world that at times seems obsessed with the Windsor dynasty that occupies the British throne, a political dynasty with a history deeply entwined with one of the world’s most politically sensitive countries gets far less attention. Pakistan, a country with nuclear weapons that neighbors Afghanistan, China, Iran and India, has been long dominated by its powerful military, which in recent years has put increasing pressure on independent media and dissenting voices.

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