Tariq Ali
A Tragedy Born of Military Despotism and Anarchy Dec 31, 1969
The assassination of Benazir Bhutto heaps despair upon Pakistan. Now her party must be democratically rebuilt
Pakistan at Sixty Dec 31, 1969
Insightful and relevant article written in October by political activist Tariq Ali on the occasion of 60th anniversary of Pakistan.
The General vs. the Judge Dec 31, 1969
The attempt to browbeat a Judge has released a new fissure in Pakistani society. The violence in Karachi makes compromise difficult for both sides. There is an easy solution...
This High-Octane Rocket-Rattling Against Tehran is Unlikely to Succeed Dec 31, 1969
Tariq Ali wrote on May 3 ... The Bush administration appears to be psyching itself up for a safe strike against Iran either by itself or via the Israelis, whose new leaders have referred to the Iranian president as a psychopath and a new Hitler. Why has W
Resistance is the first step towards Iraqi independence Dec 31, 1969
Sooner or later, all foreign troops will have to leave Iraq. If they do not do so voluntarily, they will be driven out. Their continuing presence is a spur to violence.


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