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Against The Dignity

By Hamid Majid Abbasi • May 7th, 2009 • Category: Politics

It seems that the begging game is far from over, in case of Pakistan. I am referring to the on going visit of President Zardari. Whether it’s the Friend of Democratic Pakistan or any bilateral forum, our establishment has seized it as an opportunity to settle there ledgers, by going all out for aid. I [...]



The “Great Game For Pakistan” & The Clash Of Intrests

By Hamid Majid Abbasi • May 4th, 2009 • Category: Politics

The word “great game” has become more of a myth, but deep in the policy books it still holds its place. In the past we have also seen this theory working in the shape of early 20th century Russian- Britain clash, and more recently regarding the Russian- American drive for the Central Asian energy resources.
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An Open Letter to American Policy Makers

By Hamid Majid Abbasi • May 2nd, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Its been years I have listen to the noble intention, nearly all US Presidents and there teams had for Pakistan. This is the same feeling that I got just days earlier, when President Obama unleashed his AFPAK policy.