Greetings from the World Affairs Council of Oregon!
Wednesday, September 10, 7:00pm - YP Discussion Group:
TOPIC: THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN FOLLOWING RECENT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
While the world is waiting with bated breath the November 2 presidential elections in the United States, Pakistan- an important US ally in the war of terror - has had a presidential election over the past weekend that largely went unnoticed.
Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's military dictator since 1999 (and the only sitting head of state to appear on Jon Stewart's Daily Show), and U.S.'s supporter in anti-terrorism operations, resigned in August rather than face impeachment proceedings over charges of corruption.
The winner of this weekend's election is Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated earlier this year.
-Who is Zardari and will he give similar support to the United States as President Musharraf has?
-Will Zardari be a stable leader for the country with nuclear arsenal, considering that just last year, his doctors diagnosed him with dementia, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder?
-Will he continue to allow military operations and missile strikes by the US forces on the territory of Pakistan?
LOCATION: Laurelwood NW Public House, NW Kearney & NW 23rd (MAP), upstairs - back room.
RECOMMENDED READING:
TIMES ONLINE: US Military Strike Inside Pakistan
AL-JAZEERA: Pakistan's New Leader, Asif Ali Zadari
THE GUARDIAN: Pakistani Politics
WIKIPEDIA: Pakistan
GOOGLE NEWS: Pakistan
We hope to see you at the Laurelwood!
All Regards,
Reno J. Tibke
Young Professionals Steering Committee
World Affairs Council of Oregon Board of Advisors
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I recently read "Three Cups of Tea," which chronicles an American's experience building schools in the lawless regions of the Pakistan/Afghanistan/Indian border. The details provided me with a rich description of Pakistani tribal life as well as a sense of the incredible diplomacy that can result from small actions. I recommend the book to those interested in foreign policy in this area of the world.
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