Did Obama Declare War On Pakistan?
Many Pakistanis fear more troops mean more of the nightmarish same; more drones, more CIA and private boots on the ground, more money for the ISI, and moral support for the army. Don’t be surprised by drone attacks in Baluchistan as well.
Welcome to America, Mr. Singh!
America encourages India’s increasing involvement in Afghanistan, and calculates that Indian and American interests coincide in seeking to develop pipelines that would draw central Asia’s oil reserves toward south Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Hu-Obama Pledge To Support Peace
For South Asian analysts mention of India and Pakistan in the joint statement was significant. China and the United States voiced support for the peace and stability in South Asia.
How Can We Forget?
But of course our new president will no longer use the word “terrorism.” Today we are asked by President Obama to “renew our resolve against those who perpetrated this barbaric act and plot against us still. In pursuit of al Qaeda and its extremist allies we will never falter.” It seems Obama has replaced the word ‘terrorism’ with ‘extremism’, but the narrative stays the same. This play on words – can be at best linguistic acrobatics at worst more smoke and mirrors.
ابہام اور نصف سچائی سے بھری دنیا
سیاست ایسی نظریاتی دنیا میں پنپتی ہے جہاں الفاظ کے معنی شازو نادر ہی بالکل واضح اور غیر مبہم ہوتے ہیں، اسی طرح نظریات بھی وہ نہیں ہوتے جو بیان کئے جاتے ہیں جبکہ وہ اپنے اندر کئی ممکنہ معنی سموئے ہوتے ہیں۔ ارادوں میں تضادات بھی ہوتے ہیں اور نتائج بھی غیر شعوری ، تحریکیں [...]
Ibrahim Sajid Malick is a Pakistani-American writer, technologist, and social entrepreneur. He has been writing on Pakistani society and politics since 1986. He has held several media, communications, and technology positions for organizations large and small. Mr. Malick graduated from New School for Social Research with a master’s degree in anthropology. He holds several technology and management certifications. He works for a leading technology firm and blogs at www.ibrahimsajidmalick.com