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Barak reinforced his message regarding Pakistan in both meetings. He described Pakistan as his "private nightmare," suggesting the world might wake up one morning "with everything changed" following a potential Islamic extremist takeover.

When asked if the use of force on Iran might backfire with moderate Muslims in Pakistan, thereby exacerbating the situation, Barak acknowledged Iran and Pakistan are interconnected, but disagreed with a causal chain. To the contrary, he argued that if the United States had directly confronted North Korea in recent years, others would be less inclined to pursue nuclear weapons programs.

By avoiding confrontation with Iran, Barak argued, the U.S. faces a perception of weakness in the region.
 
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its like USA has access to everything in Pakistan :angry:


Nuclear standoff between Pakistan and USA

The documents also revealed a nuclear standoff between the Pakistan and the U.S., claim both the New York Times and the Guardian. The U.S. has reportedly been trying for the past three years to remove highly enriched uranium from a Pakistani research reactor amidst a fear that it would be used in a weapon. According to the documents, they have yet to succeed in their efforts.


WikiLeaks exposé: Karzai 'paranoid' and Ahmadinejad 'like Hitler' - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
 
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The Saudi king and the Saudi Govt. repeatedly asked the US to attack Iran calling Iran a snake even in diplomatic cables!
 
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There was suppose to be stuff on Bharat. Let's see, should be interesting.
 
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ownsend and Dagan then embarked on an informal tour of the region, comparing notes on countries critical to combating terrorism. Dagan characterized a Pakistan ruled by radical Islamists with a nuclear arsenal at their disposal as his biggest nightmare. Al-Qaeda and other "Global Jihad" groups could not be relied upon to behave rationally once in possession of nuclear weapons, said Dagan, as they do not care about the well being of states or their image in the media. "We have to keep (President Pervez) Musharaf in power," said Dagan
 
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Lolzz this Ali Baba 40 thieves story still making rounds

wikileaks leaking about Saudia, Iran, Pakistan and what not.

come on guys spare us. I dont seem waking up seeing anyone over taking my City Peshawar what to say about entire country.

Give us a break and leave the region
 
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where are you getting all this? I cant access wikileaks website, they might have blocked it? any one else facing the same prob or is it my computer
 
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The king of Saudi Arabia called President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan the greatest obstacle to that country’s progress. “When the head is rotten,” he said, “it affects the whole body.”

that explain no oil loans from Saudi Arab for Zardari
 
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Anyone know what is the precise definition for classification of 'secret' vs 'confidential' ?
 
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Barak reinforced his message regarding Pakistan in both meetings. He described Pakistan as his "private nightmare," suggesting the world might wake up one morning "with everything changed" following a potential Islamic extremist takeover.

When asked if the use of force on Iran might backfire with moderate Muslims in Pakistan, thereby exacerbating the situation, Barak acknowledged Iran and Pakistan are interconnected, but disagreed with a causal chain. To the contrary, he argued that if the United States had directly confronted North Korea in recent years, others would be less inclined to pursue nuclear weapons programs.

By avoiding confrontation with Iran, Barak argued, the U.S. faces a perception of weakness in the region.

So moderate Muslims are Shia's (in Pakistan) in US eyes , like MQM and PPPP.
 
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