In a tragic turn of events the wheel has turned a full circle in the battle against terror, exposing a deeply divided world to grave risks. EPISODE #40
a very well timed and insightful article on terrorism and its adverse impact on the global economy. you have very rightly said" the wheel in the fight against terror has turned a full circle ". The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011 , were one of the deadliest in the recent history.They were executed under the leadership of Osama bin laden. It is ironical that it was the same person who had been nurtured and funded by CIA and american establishment to raise the army of Mujahideens to fight the soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
The turn of events in Afghanistan have triggered fresh apprehensions among Indias policymakers and security experts about the Pakistan backed militant groups and violence in Kashmir and increased cross border terrorism.
The frank and candid interview of Dr. Christine Fair clearly brings out the threat posed to the world by Pakistan and its role since 1973 in supporting Taliban . It is sad that in spite of evidence and so many terror related incidents Pakistan is not on the FATF Blacklist.
A departure Anil from the usual link to economic activity but you have touched on an issue with devastating economic ramifications. Now that the world can clearly identity the hand behind the Taliban, sanctions may follow and Pakistan may be put on the FATF blacklist. Pakistan for sometime now is posturing to become a military power that has a say in the affairs of the oil rich middle east. With a crumbling economy and a huge nuclear arsenal, they may start clandestine supply of nuclear weapons to irresponsible groups or countries. This may sound farfetched but like 9/11 history repeats itself and anything is possible. China on the other hand will quietly assert itself, through it's two allies, Pakistan on the West and North Korea on the East. Things really don't look too good for the world; with Afghanistan now free to become both the narcotics and terror hub of the world.
Dear Anil ,
a very well timed and insightful article on terrorism and its adverse impact on the global economy. you have very rightly said" the wheel in the fight against terror has turned a full circle ". The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011 , were one of the deadliest in the recent history.They were executed under the leadership of Osama bin laden. It is ironical that it was the same person who had been nurtured and funded by CIA and american establishment to raise the army of Mujahideens to fight the soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
The turn of events in Afghanistan have triggered fresh apprehensions among Indias policymakers and security experts about the Pakistan backed militant groups and violence in Kashmir and increased cross border terrorism.
The frank and candid interview of Dr. Christine Fair clearly brings out the threat posed to the world by Pakistan and its role since 1973 in supporting Taliban . It is sad that in spite of evidence and so many terror related incidents Pakistan is not on the FATF Blacklist.
A departure Anil from the usual link to economic activity but you have touched on an issue with devastating economic ramifications. Now that the world can clearly identity the hand behind the Taliban, sanctions may follow and Pakistan may be put on the FATF blacklist. Pakistan for sometime now is posturing to become a military power that has a say in the affairs of the oil rich middle east. With a crumbling economy and a huge nuclear arsenal, they may start clandestine supply of nuclear weapons to irresponsible groups or countries. This may sound farfetched but like 9/11 history repeats itself and anything is possible. China on the other hand will quietly assert itself, through it's two allies, Pakistan on the West and North Korea on the East. Things really don't look too good for the world; with Afghanistan now free to become both the narcotics and terror hub of the world.
Extremely well written Anil, explains it all 👏👏
You were very clear at whom the fingers should point, and rightly so. Another excellent piece.