Tag Archives: Pakistan
Taliban? Al-Qaeda? Who Exactly is the Enemy in Afghanistan?
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In 11 years of warfare, Kabul has never seen a Taliban offensive such as this. Government buildings, foreign embassies, NATO offices and bases have been continuously attacked for two days by coordinated rocket and gun attacks around the country. Deeming … Continue reading
When the “Solution” becomes the Problem
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When it comes to international relations, it is usually wise to step forward with the right foot. If you have someone representing you in another country, you want to ensure that that person represents you in the best possible way. … Continue reading
Kill the Quiet with a Riot (copyright Phoenix Foundation) Video
March 18, 2012
Kill the Quiet With a Riot (copyright Phoenix Foundation)
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On March 18 2012, anti-war groups from around the Chicagoland area came together to march on Devon Avenue, a central area for the South Asian community in Chicago. Starting at a parking lot across Gharib Nawaz restaurant, groups such as … Continue reading
Said Umar Khan: Part 2
Said Umar Khan: President of the Pakistan Federation of America (Chicago)
I sat down with Mr. Said Umar Khan, President of the Pakistan Federation of America (Chicago) to learn about his group and to find out why the PFA was joining protesters on March 18, 2012 on Devon.
On March 18, 2012, groups from all around Chicago will come together in protest of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, possible wars in Iran and violence in Syria, and against drone attacks in the Tribal Areas of Pakistan.
Let’s Up the Ante
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Parliamentary elections are underway in Iran as a one tone conservative contest showcasing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vs Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Opposition parties have decided to boycott the elections while a majority of the 48-million-strong nation has withstood the urge … Continue reading
Captain Atom and the Indulgence of War Games
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The latest news to come out of the Iran-United States standoff is a deafening statement from Defense Secretary, Leon Panetta, that there is an increasing possibility that Israel will pre-empt an attack from Iran in the spring of 2012, according … Continue reading
Welcome to the Stone Age Pakistan
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This Sunday, I woke up to the appalling video of Maya Khan harassing young couples at a park. First of all, who gave Maya Khan and her posse the authority on why couples are not attending school or work and … Continue reading