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What should the world do about the possibility of the Taliban gaining control of Pakistan's nukes? Some ideas: Should Europe step in and prevent this? Should a coalition of NATO countries do something? Should the U.S. do something or nothing? I don't believe Pakistan can prevent this alone...do you? Who sholud do what?
Or, should we just do nothing and let "nature" takes its course?
Addendum: I forgot to add my opinin. I think it's time for mainland Europe, Russia, and China to step up to the plate in the fight against Islamic terrorists who will no doubt aim one or more the nukes at them. I think France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Findland, Japan, China and Russia should for their own coalition force and get involved; after all, this is their world too, and nuclear-armed Taliban will affect then too. Forget the United Nations, for they are as useful as teats on a boar hog. The aforementioned countries should form their own "coalition against terrorism". The U.S. and GB can continue their current adventures. What do you think? Am I fantasizing? Is this scenario totally unacceptable? If so, why/why not?
03 May 09
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Originally posted by dystoniacPark a international task force nearby and make it very clear to Pakistan that allowing the Taliban anywhere near nukes will lead to a formal declaration of war.
What should the world do about the possibility of the Taliban gaining control of Pakistan's nukes? Some ideas: Should Europe step in and prevent this? Should a coalition of NATO countries do something?Should the U.S. do something or nothing? I don't believe Pakistan can prevent this alone...do you? Who shoud do what?
Or, should we just do nothing and let "nature" takes its course?
Pakistan either needs to 1) trounce the Taliban convincingly, 2) allow international forces to do the job for them. If it refuses to do either then it's acting in a hostile way and war is the answer.
03 May 09
Originally posted by KazetNagorraBecause they're Islamic zealots who know the Earth is due to end in a blaze of Allah's righteous fire, and they want their harem of eternal virgins in the afterlife maybe?
I don't really see the danger. Why would the Taliban, should they get access to nukes, suddenly start throwing them around?
03 May 09
Originally posted by AThousandYoungActually, the vast majority of them are mainly interested in leading a comfortable life. Pissing off the rest of the world so they lose power isn't exactly helping them achieve that.
Because they're Islamic zealots who know the Earth is due to end in a blaze of Allah's righteous fire, and they want their harem of eternal virgins in the afterlife maybe?
03 May 09
Originally posted by KazetNagorraPissing off the world seems to be their gameplan so far.
Actually, the vast majority of them are mainly interested in leading a comfortable life. Pissing off the rest of the world so they lose power isn't exactly helping them achieve that.
03 May 09
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Originally posted by KazetNagorraIt only takes one charismatic leader who really believes this stuff to bring the rest of the sheep along.
Actually, the vast majority of them are mainly interested in leading a comfortable life. Pissing off the rest of the world so they lose power isn't exactly helping them achieve that.
You seem awfully confident about their psychology. How do you know they just want to be comfortable?
03 May 09
Originally posted by AThousandYoungSo your proposal is to go to war with nuclear armed Pakistan to prevent nuclear weapons from being used?
Park a international task force nearby and make it very clear to Pakistan that allowing the Taliban anywhere near nukes will lead to a formal declaration of war.
Pakistan either needs to 1) trounce the Taliban convincingly, 2) allow international forces to do the job for them. If it refuses to do either then it's acting in a hostile way and war is the answer.
Good plan.
03 May 09
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Originally posted by no1marauderNo. To prevent nuclear weapons from being used by the Taliban on their timetable, and to prevent them from getting access to manufacturing equipment, know how etc.
So your proposal is to go to war with nuclear armed Pakistan to prevent nuclear weapons from being used?
Good plan.
How good are the Pakistani delivery systems?
I'd rather have the current government using the nukes in self defense in open war than the Taliban using the nukes.
03 May 09
Originally posted by AThousandYoungAt present, the possibility of the Taliban gaining possession of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is near zero.
No. To prevent nuclear weapons from being used by the Taliban on their timetable, and to prevent them from getting access to manufacturing equipment, know how etc.
How good are the Pakistani delivery systems?
I'd rather have the current government using the nukes in self defense in open war than the Taliban using the nukes.
The possibility that Pakistan would use their nuclear weapons in case of an all-out attack by a coalition of larger, militarily stronger nations is high. There is even the possibility that in that eventuality they would be willing to give some of these weapons and technological know how to the Taliban for strategic reasons (enemy of my enemy). Thus, your "solution" to a "problem" that is a remote possibility would greatly increase the chances of the feared eventuality occurring.
03 May 09
Originally posted by dystoniacThe leaders of those countries are, thankfully, not insane enough to get further involved in the quixotic quest to make Muslims have governments which are ideologically acceptable to the Western power elite.
What should the world do about the possibility of the Taliban gaining control of Pakistan's nukes? Some ideas: Should Europe step in and prevent this? Should a coalition of NATO countries do something? Should the U.S. do something or nothing? I don't believe Pakistan can prevent this alone...do you? Who sholud do what?
Or, should we just do nothing ...[text shortened]... ou think? Am I fantasizing? Is this scenario totally unacceptable? If so, why/why not?
03 May 09
Originally posted by AThousandYoungYou don't seem to know anything about the Taliban and resort to the same type of irrational stereotyping so typical on this board.
Because they're Islamic zealots who know the Earth is due to end in a blaze of Allah's righteous fire, and they want their harem of eternal virgins in the afterlife maybe?
Here's an article that explains some of the (many) differences between the Taliban and its goals (which revolve around Pashtun political supremacy in Afghanistan and certain areas of Pakistan) and Al Qaeda. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-levine/obama-and-the-taliban_b_114900.html