Food for thought from me.
1. Fascism is NOT the way forward but EXPOSING TACTIC and EDUCATION.
The fundamental problem is
brainwashing of people to
hate other people for having different perspectives. This problem extends to hating entire countries in fact.
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For example, the so-called Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is of the view that China is exploiting natural resources of Balochistan for its gains and depriving Balochi people in the process. This perception does not helps.
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Efforts should be made to identify those individuals
who brainwash Balochi youth on such lines and a SYSTEM should be adopted to deal with them. The SYSTEM should involve following steps:
- - - - LOOP - - - -
1st step =
EDUCATE individuals.
Pakistan Army should create SPECIAL EDUCATION CAMPS in Balochistan and use them to spread awareness about CPEC, socio-economic challenges of the region, and to cultivate sense of goodwill between Pakistani armed forces and Balochi youth in the province.
Make it compulsory for Balochi youth to attend these EDUCATION CAMPS for a period of time.
If this fails then;
2nd Step =
adopt LEGAL route to penalize individuals and/or put them behind bars for a long time. Broadcast these legal proceedings in courts to expose these individuals to the greater Public (i.e., Exposing Tactic).
If this step fails then;
3rd step =
Eliminate individuals who cannot be reformed and are hellbent on separatism.
Do NOT resort to 3rd step on the fly. This approach fuels hatred and calls for revenge.
- - - - LOOP - - - -
For the sake of argument, let us call this "Balochistan Reformation LOOP SYSTEM." The loop must continue for indefinite period.
It would be helpful to
COACH Local Politicians on these lines first and foremost. Appropriate political framework must be in place for the SYSTEM to work.
On the flip side:
- GOP (in concert with Pakistan Army) should make sure that CPEC will meet its socio-economic objectives in Balochistan and elsewhere.
2. The (Pakistan Army - Academia) Collaboration Scheme to identify and address causes of terrorism.
While Pakistan Army (and ISI) have their methods to conduct COIN operations, Pakistan Army can request Pakistani Academics to get to the bottom of causes of terrorism in our region and provide meaningful perspectives in relation. Academic research can be used to inform ongoing COIN strategy and devise a NATIONAL PLAN to address causes of terrorism in our region.
Academic Research can very instructive.
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3. Coherent narrative for Pakistan's role and legacy in connection to US-led War On Terror in view of 9/11.
Pakistan
does NOT have a coherent narrative about Pakistan's decision to join US-led War On Terror in view of 9/11 as noted by General Tariq Khan
and myself.
The narrative should have been this:
dismantle Al-Qaeda Network in the region. Pakistan should respect efforts of then COAS Pervez Musharraf in this regard. Following book provides excellent information in relation:
Pakistani politicians do
NOT pay heed to this theme unfortunately. Even Imran Khan (former Prime Minister) is a CRITIC of Musharraf in this regard - this is
NOT helpful. By criticizing Musharraf's decision in this regard, Pakistani politicians fuel DISCONNECT between Pakistan Army and the Public in regards to steps taken to address one of the greatest sources of terrorism in the world - a move that was in the best interests of Pakistan. Pakistan Army have considerable history of fighting and/or nabbing Al-Qaeda terrorists and their affiliates through the years as noted in the memoir of Musharraf but these efforts do not receive much-needed respect and recognition in Pakistani politics and discourses. This is SHAMEFUL.
- Coherent narrative helps address misconceptions and mitigate counterproductive propaganda effects.
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was founded in Waziristan by Baitullah Mehsud in 2007 due to following reason:
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is an umbrella organization of various religious militant groups located along the Pak-Afghan border area with a strong presence in the former tribal areas of Pakistan. It was founded in 2007 in North Waziristan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, under the leadership of Baitullah Mehsud, in response to Pakistan’s military operation against Al-Qaeda (AQ) militants in tribal areas. It draws its ideological guidance from AQ and maintains ties with Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and AQ, sharing money, explosives, and bomb squad personnel. John Brennan, President Obama’s chief counterterrorism adviser, said: “It’s a group that is closely allied with al-Qaeda. They train together, they plan together, they plot together. They are almost indistinguishable.”
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Related:
Baitullah Mehsud during a press conferences where he insists his face remains hidden. - Reuters Baitullah Mehsud, ...
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TTP shifted its base of operations to Afghanistan in the face of Operation Zarb-e-Azb (2014 - 2016). Mufti Nur Wali Mehsud have managed to reorganize TTP in Afghanistan and revisit its strategy and propaganda efforts since 2018.
In a statement released on Feb. 12, the Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) distanced itself from international terrorism, declaring that its violence was singularly focused on Pakistan. While the TTP’s recent comments on America are unprecedented, they do fit into its broader rebranding effort...
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Islamabad’s concern must have increased manifold due to growing incidents of attacks by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from across the border, causing casualties to Pakistani soldiers. During the past two weeks, over two dozen soldiers have been killed. In retaliation, Pakistan has used its...
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TTP aims to regain control of Waziristan in Pakistan.
4. How to defeat TTP in Afghanistan? Take cues from "Operation Inherent Resolve."
Afghan Taliban
have courted both Al-Qaeda Network and TTP respectively.
Afghan Taliban did
NOT stop TTP from attacking Pakistani security forces and abandon its pursuit of Waziristan.
IF this trend continues then Pakistan will have to defeat TTP in Afghanistan.
Pakistan tested the waters not long ago:
Alleged Pakistani raids in Afghanistan in response to killing of its soldiers have raised tensions between two nations.
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Afghan Taliban oppose strikes inside Afghanistan.
Their sovereignty concerns are understandable but what to do about Afghanistan being a cesspool of terrorism? Besides TTP, there is danger of the resurgence of ISKP and Al-Qaeda Network in Afghanistan.
There are reports of emergence of independent pockets of resistance to Afghan Taliban as well. I am
NOT sure about how Afghanistan can be developed and normalized under these circumstances or anytime soon.
4.1. Fencing of Durand Line is one of the most sensible decisions Pakistan have made in regards to Afghanistan. If there are gaps left in some areas, these should be plugged ASAP. If fencing is not possible in some areas then UAVs should be deployed to patrol and monitor these gaps on regular basis.
4.3. Pakistan must PROFILE every Afghan who lives in Pakistan and every Afghan who visits Pakistan for trade and other activities. Create and maintain a separate database of Afghans in our country.
IF Afghan Taliban cannot control Afghanistan (and TTP in particular) then Pakistan will have to make a decision at some point.
The last resort path and option (PLAN B).
4.3. American MODEL of COIN for defeating ISIL in the Middle East (i.e., Operation Inherent Resolve), is instructive in regards to defeating TTP in Afghanistan. This entail use of Pakisan Air Force (PAF) in consert with "suitable forces" on the ground to identify, chase and help engage TTP cadre across Afghanistan.
ISI can be directed to find and recruit Afghans who would be willing to join "suitable forces" for the right price.
On the flip side:
- Port "Balochistan Reformation LOOP SYSTEM" to Waziristan.
It would be helpful to
COACH Local Politicians on these lines first and foremost. Appropriate political framework must be in place for the SYSTEM to work.
Refer back to
[1] above to address the issue of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Waziristan. Demonizing the likes of Mohsin Dawar and Mansoor Pashteen have not worked (and might not work). Listen to these people, and COACH them.
- GOP (in concert with Pakistan Army) should make sure that CPEC will meet its socio-economic objectives in Waziristan and elsewhere.
