Thursday, December 27, 2007
Instability!!
"" Fears of Pakistan becoming a ‘failed state’ have heightened, and worsening internal security could provide the route to the dangerous eventuality. While it holds serious concern for India, the threat of Pakistan sliding into a chaotic free-for-all is much bigger, as instability in a radicalised society could result in unchecked release of destabilising forces which can hurt the whole region.
To redeem the situation from the tightening jihadi grip, Pakistan has to crack down on terrorists with effective surgical operations. But the US will also have to confront stark choices before it. It will have to make a reassessment of the security situation in Pakistan, and the ability and the intent of the existing regime to control jihadis and other violent groups. Any tendency on ISI’s part to buy peace with jihadis will have to be discouraged.
Moreover, dark days loom over Pakistan which was struggling to restore its democratic functioning, with the killing dealing a big blow to those robust attempts. What may happen now is that elections could throw up a ‘weak democracy’ which will be unable to assert itself or result in a ‘foisted democracy’ which would be more of His Master’s Voice. A distinct possibility is that democracy may not continue at all.
For Musharraf, there remains little to hide behind. Though his apologists have been finding ways of refuting this oft-pronounced judgement, the killing of the PPP supremo in a safe security zone provides conclusive evidence of the fact that Pakistan’s internal security has been damaged beyond repair.
While terrorists have been carrying out attacks with impunity and a shocking degree of success, sending a clear message who rules the streets, the administration has proved a failure despite the might at its disposal. ""
To redeem the situation from the tightening jihadi grip, Pakistan has to crack down on terrorists with effective surgical operations. But the US will also have to confront stark choices before it. It will have to make a reassessment of the security situation in Pakistan, and the ability and the intent of the existing regime to control jihadis and other violent groups. Any tendency on ISI’s part to buy peace with jihadis will have to be discouraged.
Moreover, dark days loom over Pakistan which was struggling to restore its democratic functioning, with the killing dealing a big blow to those robust attempts. What may happen now is that elections could throw up a ‘weak democracy’ which will be unable to assert itself or result in a ‘foisted democracy’ which would be more of His Master’s Voice. A distinct possibility is that democracy may not continue at all.
For Musharraf, there remains little to hide behind. Though his apologists have been finding ways of refuting this oft-pronounced judgement, the killing of the PPP supremo in a safe security zone provides conclusive evidence of the fact that Pakistan’s internal security has been damaged beyond repair.
While terrorists have been carrying out attacks with impunity and a shocking degree of success, sending a clear message who rules the streets, the administration has proved a failure despite the might at its disposal. ""
Benazir Bhutto Killed in Attack!!
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (CNN) -- "Pakistan former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has died after a suicide bombing that killed at least 14 of her supporters, ex-government spokesman Tariq Azim Khan and Pakistan's primary television networks said. Bhutto suffered bullet wounds in the aftermath of the bomb attack, TV networks report.Khan said while it appeared Bhutto was shot, it was unclear if her bullet wounds were caused by a shooting or shrapnel from the bomb"
Its time for India to seriously look into the political and security conditions of its neighbour.. This instability can very easily cross any border...
Its time for India to seriously look into the political and security conditions of its neighbour.. This instability can very easily cross any border...
Globalization!!
Never before have the forces of globalization been so evident in our daily lives. An estimated 2 billion people witness Live Earth, a series of concerts held in 11 locations around the world to raise environmental awareness.
Chinese manufacturers decorate toys with paint containing lead, and children around the world have to give up their Batmans and Barbie dolls. Mortgage lenders in the United States face a liquidity crunch, and global stock markets go berserk.
Good, bad, and ugly—the effects of our supposedly “flattened” world are undeniable. But just how strong are these ties that bind? As former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan once remarked, “Globalization is a fact of life. But I believe we have underestimated its fragility.”
Chinese manufacturers decorate toys with paint containing lead, and children around the world have to give up their Batmans and Barbie dolls. Mortgage lenders in the United States face a liquidity crunch, and global stock markets go berserk.
Good, bad, and ugly—the effects of our supposedly “flattened” world are undeniable. But just how strong are these ties that bind? As former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan once remarked, “Globalization is a fact of life. But I believe we have underestimated its fragility.”
Labels: Random Thoughts
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
First Party in Shanghai

Was in Shanghai last weekend.. Its was great catching up with Bence who was my team mate from my MC days in Budapest.
Had a blast with a good amount of Jiving to the good old AIESEC tunes and Some Good and some wierd Drinks....
Looking forward to this weekend and the coming party this saturday !!!
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