Category Archives: Pakistan

Trump Pressures Islamabad – TTG

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Andrei Martyanov

Last Monday our President kicked off the public phase of his administration’s effort to modify the behavior of Pakistan with his “go to” tool of state power… the tweet. “The United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Borg Wars, Pakistan, TTG | 71 Comments

Tillerson’s Trip & the new Great Game (FB Ali)

Posted on November 7, 2017 by The Virginian

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hasn’t travelled the world anywhere as much as his predecessor, Hilary Clinton; she covered almost a million miles! That is why his recent trip to South Asia excited some attention. It also brought into focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, China, Middle East, Pakistan, Politics, Russia | 78 Comments

What Are the Democrats Hiding? by Publius Tacitus

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Balint Somkuti

The mainstream media appears to be working overtime to ignore the following story: EXCLUSIVE: FBI Seized Smashed Hard Drives From Wasserman Schultz IT Aide’s Home This is the story of Pakistani born Imran Awan. In late May the NY Post … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, Pakistan | 47 Comments

One Belt, One Road (FB Ali)

Posted on July 2, 2016 by The Virginian

The Chinese project of "One Belt, One Road" (OBOR) has drawn remarkably little attention and comment in the West, especially in the USA. This is surprising, considering its tremendous scope, its implications for a large part of the world (with … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Current Affairs, Pakistan, Russia | 109 Comments

Diplomacy must reflect reality and not be mere attempts at trickery.

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

"The Syrian army looked poised on Saturday to advance into the Islamic State-held province of Raqqa for the first time since 2014, apparently to pre-empt any move by Saudi Arabia to send ground forces into Syria to fight the jihadist … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan, Policy, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey | 61 Comments

“Outside the Beltway” Radio – 17 February, 2010

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Pat Lang

I was on "Outside the Beltway" radio last night with James Joyner and Dave Schuler. This three sided conversation lasted an hour and covered a lot of ground.  If you want to hear this podcast, the link is below. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/otb/2010/02/17/politics-and-foreign-affairs

Posted in Afghanistan, Intelligence, Interviews and Lectures, Iran, Pakistan | 12 Comments

Peril in Pakistan – FB Ali

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Pat Lang

Whatever the outcome of President Obama’s deliberations, two things are certain. One, the war in Afghanistan will continue, in whatever altered shape or form. Two, it will still be the wrong war, against the wrong enemy, and in the wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Pakistan | 37 Comments

“Show Time” for the Pakistan Army

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Taliban spokesman Azam Tari said the guerrillas had inflicted “heavy casualties” on the army, the Associated Press reported yesterday. “We will defend our land till our last man and our last drop of our blood,” the agency quoted him as … Continue reading →

Posted in Pakistan | 15 Comments