Solution to the Pakistani terrorist quagmire
It is difficult to comprehend why some people resort to terrorism. One of the main reasons put forward — economic failure — is no excuse to pursue the path of terror. There are many extremely poor nations and societies that struggle for a better future in a peaceful and non-violent way. For decades, a significant section of Pakistanis have chosen the wrong path.
Terrorism has become an institution in Pakistan and has widespread support. Its army and intelligence services consider it a strategic weapon. After each terrorist strike, the Pakistani government cleverly dodges international pressure by temporarily clamping down on terrorism until the focus shifts away. It never completely eliminates this menace. As a consequence, this small region has now become the most dangerous place on the planet.
Pakistan was created by the British in 1947 as they hastily departed the Indian subcontinent. Its boundaries are incompletely defined and the state is largely unstable. The Durand line, Kashmir, Sir Creek and Siachen are examples of poorly demarcated borders.
From past experiences, it may appear that trusting the Pakistan Army or government to have a change of heart is simply naive. Believing that resolution of the Palestinian or Kashmir problem will end terrorism is another utopian naiveté. A long term solution has to be found to tackle the menace of terror, even if it means dividing Pakistan. Here is the reason why it may be our best and last option unless Pakistan rapidly dismantles the terror infrastructure. The pictorial account below traces the malaise and provides the only remedy. There is no other solution to this problem irrespective of what pundits and experts may say.
Imagine how much more dangerous Pakistan would have been if it included Bangladesh. Terrorists would have complete control of entire South Asia. If India did not help in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971 it would have been really in a desperate position now — struggling for its very survival. We have to ensure the security for our children in India and the world over. Implementing the plan for restructuring Pakistan will undoubtedly be painful and expensive in terms of precious lives lost and considerable economic damage. We should be prepared to pay this price for a better future for all our children. It will involve international cooperation and meticulous planning. Now is the time to rise to the call of duty and not vacillate.
It is important to understand what goes into making this dangerously successful terror machine. It is clear that Rawalpindi based Pakistani Army and ISI are closely involved in funding, aiding and sustaining this vast intricately linked infrastructure. Names and characters change constantly and these nebulous organizations are difficult to target. Often they leave no trail or hide behind the façade of a charitable NGO. They do not use huge buildings and campuses that can easily be targeted. They have deep pockets with the backing of Pakistani spy agencies and can draw upon vast numbers of semi-literate madrassa educated masses from all around Punjab. It will be a tremendous task to dismantle this enormous enterprise even if one day Pakistan wanted to wipe it out.
Terrorist groups have a free run of the countryside and have infiltrated every major city and institution in Pakistan. Border cities of Afghanistan and India are therefore vulnerable. Presently material to battle terrorism can reach Afghanistan only via Pakistan and convoys get ambushed en route. Like India, USA lacks secure supply routes to Kabul and Central Asia. Other routes such as, going via Iran is out of question. Will an alternate land route to Afghanistan and Central Asia via India and Northern Kashmir rectify the situation?
To understand the depth of the terror machine, we have to bring in the Nuclear calculus into the picture. It changes the way even USA has to deal with Pakistan based terrorists.
The nuclear infrastructure is scattered all over Pakistan making it hard to target. It is also scary that there are many supporters of fundamentalist Islamists within the Pakistani nuclear establishment. This dangerous mix is an effective blackmail tool and a threat to even distant cities.
This raises many unanswered questions. Should the world live with that risk? Does USA know where every weapon is located? Can they seize control of these weapons at short notice? Can they dismantle this nuclear infrastructure? Will China play ball considering their investment in all aspects of Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapon Program?
No study of the Pakistani terror machine will be complete without understanding who the masterminds are and where the headquarters are located. As an analogy, the Punjabi dominated army and ISI would constitute the masterminds and Rawalpindi, Punjab — their headquarters. The mountainous tribal areas, NWFP and Northern Areas where militant and terrorist camps are located can be considered as field offices. However, people in these provinces resent Punjabi influence and constantly fight pitched battles. To soothe Western anger intermittently, the Punjabi army stages dramatic attacks against militant groups on one hand while feeding and sustaining them with the other hand. Overall it is a very muddled picture.
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It is a great plan but not a realistic one. The million dollar question being how do you make it happen. The main stumbling block being China. It is not going to stand by to watch their puppy dog disintegrate. Neither will the Western Powers. However if there is a repeat of another 9/11 in the west and is traceable to Pakistan, all bets are off. That may provide a widow of oppurtunity for India. Then there is the possibility of Pakistan disintegrating under the weight of its own contradictions. But I would not hold my breath. My submission is we need to have a plan B for dealing with Pakistan.
its a strategic vision that can power India to a great future and also make this region stable thereby making the whole mankind live peacefully from the clutches of Islamic fundamentalism/terrorism. But this idea would not have many takers in our political establishment as no political party has a strong leader at present who has the will to enforce this. Lets hope tomorrow brings us leaders like Indira Gandhi to lead India who have strategical and geopolitical insight.
Is this were to happen where would USA and China's influence be? Very fanciful idea that needs lots of help from outside. India sitting on their hands will not even be able to come up with an idea let alone make this a reality. This god forsaken country (Pakistan) that was created by the British has created had added no values to the global family of nation. Instead it's become cesspit of terrorism that has become an industry by which they get concessions from the West in the name of terror. look at the kind of people that's comming out of that country, one hand a liberal Pakistani is gunned down by his own bodyguard and most of the educated class come out supporting the assasin.Say nomore! Look at the case of three Pakistani cricketers, claiming inonocence whilst being caught on camera! What kind of moralistic back ground these people come from. It's endemic and has gone deep in to the main stream of Pakistani society. What would Jinha say If he were to visit today’s Pakistan? His vision of Pakistan a secular, tolerant society was mere pipe dream. Who would like to be neighbour of Pakistan? Not many takers, not even China I suspect?
See ur face in mirror of history. Maligning the just cause of Kasmiri People and calling Partition of Pakistan a reason to arrest tendencies of Terrorism. Tamils blow your prime minister by Suicidal attack, that what terrorism is!!!!!!!!!!!!! And mind you, You always shit in your pants as a nation whenever you are fingered even by your own people and ISI is a scape goat for your fears. Pakistan is not a piece of cake to restructure dear sir, Your India is a fertile ground Sir...May God have mercy on yours souls