Critiquing the Politics, Policy & Practice of Development
mumbai attacks
With Pakistan, Wanting Peace is Asking for War
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh decided to embrace Pakistan in Egypt, saying dialogue is the only way forward. He renders us weak for future negotiations and ignores that Pakistan does not want peace. He should remember that if you want peace, prepare for war.
A Post-Mumbai Agenda II: Managing Pakistan
India cannot depend on US pressure alone to alter Pakistan’s track record of harboring terrorists. Faced with repeated failures to contain Pakistan, what is India to do?
A Post-Mumbai Agenda I: Fixing Internal Security
Mumbai is a wake up call that offers valuable lessons on managing anti-terror operations. Before we look at “external elements,” the first step to be taken with resolve is to set our own house in order.
© 2008 The Discomfort Zone. 
