The Blowing Up Of Bhutto The Three Theories June 9, 2010 by Edward Jay Epstein

There are three theories that are consistent with the facts of the case:. 1. The Terrorist Theory. The official theory, announced by President Musharraf the very next day, is that the suicide attack had been arranged by Baitullah Mehsud, the leader of the Pakistani Taliban (who was killed by a CIA drone attack in 2009). The only evidence of his direct involvement is a questionable intercepted telephone conversation by military intelligence. 2. The Spy Theory. The ISI, Pakistan's powerful intelligence service, organized the attack to prevent Bhutto from winning the election. The proponents of this theory cite the ISI’s apparent surveillance of Bhutto– men in dark glasses were spotted along the route– and the fact that the ISI had ties with Taliban groups. 3. The Political Theory. Ambitious politicians inside Bhutto’s own political party put her in harm’s way to advance their agenda. The basis for this theory is that even though their had been credible assassination threats against her, her security detail left gaping holes in her protection                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           if you have any comments please reply below: your email: