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A New Policy for Pakistan
Saira Yamin, ICAR Ph.D. Student
Posted: 02/28/08

[Published, International Herald Tribune, February 28, 2008] The article "U.S. plans a stealthy expansion in Pakistan" (Feb 27) outlines a new U.S. policy that is finally a step in the right direction.

The Bush administration's plan for economic assistance to Pakistan for 2009 must be applauded. Counter-terrorism operations that fail to address the root causes could go on indefinitely.

As a stand alone strategy, military power has not been effective in Pakistan's northern areas. Developing the ungoverned tribal spaces along the Pakistani-Afghan border is essential. A plan that provides economic assistance to tribal clans is key to weeding out terrorism. The proposed U.S. economic assistance plan augurs well for a long-term Pakistan policy that is befitting of a time-tested ally in South Asia. The plan considers the human dimensions of terrorism and is unmistakably a gesture of good will.

Saira Yamin, Arlington, Virginia

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ICAR News Network A New Policy for Pakistan Saira Yamin, ICAR Ph.D. Student Posted: 02/28/08 [Published, International Herald Tribune, February 28, 2008] The article "U.S. plans a stealthy expansion in Pakistan" (Feb 27) outlines a new U.S. policy that is finally a step in the right direction. The Bush administration's plan for economic assistance to Pakistan for 2009 must be applauded. Counter-terrorism operations that fail to address the root causes could go on indefinitely. As a stand alone strategy, military power has not been effective in Pakistan's northern areas. Developing the ungoverned tribal spaces along the Pakistani-Afghan border is essential. A plan that provides economic assistance to tribal clans is key to weeding out terrorism. The proposed U.S. economic assistance plan augurs well for a long-term Pakistan policy that is befitting of a time-tested ally in South Asia. The plan considers the human dimensions of terrorism and is unmistakably a gesture of good will. Saira Yamin, Arlington, Virginia News Network Homepage / Armenia / 2008 Elections / Afghanistan / Diplomacy/ Egypt / Environment / Global Peace Index / Health / Immigration / Iraq / Iran / Islam / Kosovo / Nuclear Proliferation / Pakistan / Palestine-Israel / Russia / Somalia / South America / Turkey /		About ICAR Student Information Prospective Students Faculty and Staff Alumni Career Services Academic Programs Library ICAR In The News Events Technology Resources ICAR Publications Point Of View Center Center for World Religions, Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution