The NeoCons eye Pakistan, 11 Pakistani soldiers died.
The US fired a missile and killed 11 Pakistani soldiers last week.The US has described this as unfortunate. Presumably decisions were taken at higher command levels. The expectation no doubt is to pressure the Pakistan Govt. to acquiesce. Certainly the decision knowingly ups the ante. Wondering about the people on the ground: Pakistani soldiers, Taliban, ISI, Tribals, sympathisers, etc. Perhaps they will find common cause in revenging the attacks. The US’ policies and advice in Pakistan have only weakened Musharaf. It is strange that by any gauge the US is overstretched yet is chooses to militarily expand into the tribal areas of Pakistan. The war of conquest continues. Many news reports speak of the possibility of the Taliban winning. Some have suggested the US would like a front on Iran from Pakistan. Apparently Afghanistan has a lot of resources…. China has excellent relations with Pakistan (and Iran), the Chinese have only to pick up all the pieces after the NeoCon strategies. It is the seventh year of warring, and the NeoCons are still going in the same direction. Over 90% of Pakistanis are oppposed to US policies. And the US wants warfare between the Pakistani Army and some of its Pakistans citizens…. |
