Explaining AfPak to a 14-year old
Last evening as I was trying to explain to my 14-year old why a possible US withdrawal from Afghanistan could be bad for India, I realised how hopeless the US case for continued involvement...
Category: Global Terrorism
W’end Links: Intelligence, Cash Transfers and Poverty Levels
Start the weekend with this fascinating piece on a flawed understanding of intelligence. Move on to a persuasive piece by Swaminathan S Aiyar on why direct cash transfers may provide better relief  to the drought hit...
“Pakistan’s fifth column” – Excerpts
Excerpts from Pakistan’s fifth column by Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, National Post (emphasis mine) …As the campaign (against Taliban in Swat) winds down, and local residents begin to return, significant questions remain about future counterinsurgency operations....
Sun Tzu, The Enemy and Fighting the Ideology
Excerpts from Understanding the jihadis, by way of Sun Tzu by Sebastian Gorka (emphasis mine) *** Excerpts Begin *** …Sun Tzu advised us that if we wish to guarantee victory, we must know two...
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Dear All: Could you please take a few minutes to answer three questions that will help me think through some ideas I have about the site? I would also appreciate any other suggestions/thoughts you...
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