Aware of a potential threat from within their ranks, Musharraf has populated his inner circle with relatively junior (and reliably loyal) officers. But a deal that makes Bhutto prime minister would undermine the military’s influence – and eventually its support for Musharraf’s presidency.
Consciente de esa posible amenaza dentro de sus propias filas, Musharraf ha poblado su círculo íntimo con oficiales relativamente jóvenes (y de lealtad probada), pero un acuerdo para nombrar Primera Ministra a Bhutto socavaría la influencia del ejército... y, tarde o temprano, su apoyo a la presidencia de Musharraf.