http://pakistanpolicy.com/2008/03/26/john-mccain-sort-of-calls-for-a-democratic-coalition-against-radical-islamic-terrorism/ Commentary on and analysis of Pakistan's domestic and foreign affairs. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:14:43 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://pakistanpolicy.com/2008/03/26/john-mccain-sort-of-calls-for-a-democratic-coalition-against-radical-islamic-terrorism/comment-page-1/#comment-6420 Flopping Aces » Blog Archive » Biden chosen for Pakistan credibility? Pakistan’s descent into chaos & the next POTUS Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:16:52 +0000 http://pakistanpolicy.com/2008/03/26/john-mccain-sort-of-calls-for-a-democratic-coalition-against-radical-islamic-terrorism/#comment-6420 [...] Back in March, he also advocated for a “multidimensional approach”, and hinted at additional incentive money in addition to the training of law enforcements and armies… but not with any specifics to amounts, or the oversight to keep this US money flowing. “Prevailing in this struggle will require far more than military force. It will require the use of all elements of our national power: public diplomacy; development assistance; law enforcement training; expansion of economic opportunity; and robust intelligence capabilities. I have called for major changes in how our government faces the challenge of radical Islamic extremism by much greater resources for and integration of civilian efforts to prevent conflict and to address post-conflict challenges. Our goal must be to win the ‘hearts and minds’ of the vast majority of moderate Muslims who do not want their future controlled by a minority of violent extremists. In this struggle, scholarships will be far more important than smart bombs.” [...] [...] Back in March, he also advocated for a “multidimensional approach”, and hinted at additional incentive money in addition to the training of law enforcements and armies… but not with any specifics to amounts, or the oversight to keep this US money flowing. “Prevailing in this struggle will require far more than military force. It will require the use of all elements of our national power: public diplomacy; development assistance; law enforcement training; expansion of economic opportunity; and robust intelligence capabilities. I have called for major changes in how our government faces the challenge of radical Islamic extremism by much greater resources for and integration of civilian efforts to prevent conflict and to address post-conflict challenges. Our goal must be to win the ‘hearts and minds’ of the vast majority of moderate Muslims who do not want their future controlled by a minority of violent extremists. In this struggle, scholarships will be far more important than smart bombs.” [...]

]]> http://pakistanpolicy.com/2008/03/26/john-mccain-sort-of-calls-for-a-democratic-coalition-against-radical-islamic-terrorism/comment-page-1/#comment-6286 Joe Biden Obama’s VP Nominee? Implications for U.S.-Pakistan Relations | The Pakistan Policy Blog Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:40:20 +0000 http://pakistanpolicy.com/2008/03/26/john-mccain-sort-of-calls-for-a-democratic-coalition-against-radical-islamic-terrorism/#comment-6286 [...] At this point, the likelihood is low — despite the fact that McCain has called for a “League of Democracies.” McCain’s response to Musharraf’s resignation, like his previous statements, emphasizes [...] [...] At this point, the likelihood is low — despite the fact that McCain has called for a “League of Democracies.” McCain’s response to Musharraf’s resignation, like his previous statements, emphasizes [...]

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