airmarshal
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It was success on part of military that there was negligible damge. It was failure on thier overall to not able to stop such attacks from materializing.
The difference between response to Mehran and Kamra is very stark. This time, the attackers were not allowed to enter the premises.
Overall, the terror of TTP is on the wane. This is not optimistic statement but realistic. Compare today's Pakistan with the 2008-09 chaos ravaged by TTP. They only have a small part of NWA to plan and execute operations but that will soon be taken away. But as their space in the country is shrinking, their support from across the border is still there.
I compare TTP with FSA. Both non-state actors supported by the gang of rich nations and regional wannabes. This is a successful model to bring chaos from within. After all, its locals against compatriot's throat achieving a strategic objective for someone. With a few million dollars in aid and cheap arms available everywhere, these militias can be turned into a potent force.
The difference between response to Mehran and Kamra is very stark. This time, the attackers were not allowed to enter the premises.
Overall, the terror of TTP is on the wane. This is not optimistic statement but realistic. Compare today's Pakistan with the 2008-09 chaos ravaged by TTP. They only have a small part of NWA to plan and execute operations but that will soon be taken away. But as their space in the country is shrinking, their support from across the border is still there.
I compare TTP with FSA. Both non-state actors supported by the gang of rich nations and regional wannabes. This is a successful model to bring chaos from within. After all, its locals against compatriot's throat achieving a strategic objective for someone. With a few million dollars in aid and cheap arms available everywhere, these militias can be turned into a potent force.