US policy makers are their own biggest enemies. By blindly supporting the most corrupt regime in Pakistan’s history, they are not only alienating Pakistani public, but also germinating more anti-US sentiment among THE. This policy of sheer ignorance of reality of the situation is akin to an ostrich-like head in the sand attitude. This is happening in a nation, which has one of the best intelligence agency in the world, the CIA, which provides factual analysis of global situation to policy makers. But, no intelligence in the world can succeed, if the policy makers ignore their briefs and follow an ad hoc approach. It is unfortunate, that a nation like the US, which has produced some of the greatest minds of century, should follow such a naive and ignorant approach.
Naive US Policies create an environment, where rational thinking Pakistanis, end-up, if not supporting, but sympathizing with enemies of US. US policy makers must wake-up and STOP SUPPORTING THE CORRUPT ZARDARI REGIME. FATA region has become a crucible for birthing fanatics, because of sheer ignorance of US foriegn policy makers. How can US win hearts and minds of Pakistanis by supporting the most hated man in Pakistan, Asif Zardari? From Gilgit to Karachi and from Thar to Khuzdar, tales of Zardari and his cohorts robbery of Pakistan’s resources abound. His son, who keeps a low profile but part of the same corrupt machine fondly hopes to be next in line to rule the country. Both of these ignorami do not realize, that earning the hatred of Pakistani people can lead to disastrous consequences. In Pakistan Army, there is seething anger against Zardari and his gang of crooks, who have hijacked Pakistan.
How exposing corrupt regimes can serve US security
Foreign corruption undermines development, US interests, and ultimately US security. The fight against foreign corruption and the success of US policy are linked. That’s why the US needs to implement country reports on corruption to increase transparency and encourage change.
Corruption in many foreign countries, ranging from Pakistan to Mexico, directly threatens American security interests. It’s high time for the US government to recognize this and attack the problem head on, starting with the issuance of annual country reports. Like the widely praised US Department of State country reports on human rights, the corruption summaries would name names and detail abuses. Some foreign leaders will object, but this risk is worth running.
The fight against foreign corruption and the success of US policy are linked.
In Afghanistan, the legitimacy of President Hamid Karzai is undermined by a half-brother who is said to be a drug lord and crooked power broker.
In Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zadari has only a tenuous hold in part because of his notoriety for greed. In one case, he reportedly obtained a $200 million kickback from Dassault Aviation, and in another, a Swiss court convicted him of money laundering.
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The 2010 Transparency International index of corruption perceptions reveals a striking correlation. Places where US troops are fighting and dying, or where America faces serious nuclear threats, are among the most corrupt. Of 178 countries ranked, the bottom one-fifth includes: Pakistan, Iran, Libya, Russia, Venezuela, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
How country reports will help US interests
How can country reports on corruption serve US interests?
First, exposing corruption may reduce security risks. If over the years more had been done to unveil corruption in Pakistan and Afghanistan and help those countries to develop and reform, conflicts there might be diminished.
