There is a problem in pakistan with their tribal communities... who are of the agressive type... talking peace to them is next to impossible and hurting their sentiments is going to provoke angry retaliation from saudia nd uae... hence, the pakistani politicians, before assuming power, would talk neutral; but once they get elected, a sudden amnesia happens and they become hard core islamists...
there is a dangerous situation in pakistan now...
pro taliban movement anti us movement anti india movement declining judiciary internal conflict (which might lead to a civil war) these may be mutually exclusive and yet connected... pakistan govt has to handle these without tarnishing its image...
RE:Two tongued politicians...
by narayana rao on Sep 09, 2007 07:12 PM Permalink
you have left out the main the 'shia sunny conflict.. Baloochi movement.., etc ... they are worst of than us in terms of internal conflicts.
RE:Two tongued politicians...
by Seshadri on Sep 09, 2007 07:24 PM Permalink
internal conflicts include their "sect differences" and other residual disputes...
what is more important is that in spite of knowing these issues and also knowing that pakistan cannot propose conclusive talks on kashmir, our politicians pursur dialogue... seems rather pathetic...?
RE:Two tongued politicians...
by narayana rao on Sep 09, 2007 07:44 PM Permalink
Don't underestimate our recent political stand. We r initiating dialogues only on ensuring our intended final outcome. If you closely watch statement eminating from pak in the recent past(like UN rsolutions are outdated etc..) you will understand. We can verymuch disengage when they change their stand.
