The future of Pakistan hangs in the balance, as Taliban troops seize control of four nuclear weapons and withdraw into their strongholds. The reactions of international officials, when confronted with the real possibility of a nuclear catastrophe, have ranged from stern warnings to utter indifference. Taliban threats to destroy Israel have increased world tension, and top diplomats from around the world have met to address this imminent danger.
Key Taliban demands include the replacement of “perverted morals and values of the west” with Sharia law and courts in Pakistan, the removal of Coalition troops from the Middle East within a months time, the instating of a Muslim state in the southern Philippines to accommodate “our brothers in the Pacific,” the release of all Taliban forces being held in foreign nations, and 80 billion rupees to “stabilize” Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Top officials from around the world gathered today at the UN headquarters in New York to discuss the Taliban’s act of treachery and to devise a course of action. The opinions varied widely and the options discussed ranged from reactionary to downright evasive.
Chief among the more relatively unconcerned participants, Iranian officials appeared unconcerned with these developments. They relayed only that the Pakistani conflict merely instilled “some fear” throughout Iran, and that they would be willing “to negotiate a peaceful end” before the occurrence precipitates into “a true crisis”.
Sharply contrasting the indifferent Iranian Official was the clearly alarmed Israeli Representative. Visibly concerned with the prospect of “no hope for Israel”, the Israeli official demanded immediate help from the “countries of the United Nations” to eliminate the “irrational and clearly anti-Israeli” Taliban. Currently, Israel appears to view no action too extreme from the terrorists, and the country is fearful for the safety of its citizens in the hostile Middle East.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, representing newly elected President Obama, demonstrated her unwavering “support of the democratically elected [Pakistani] government”. The Secretary of State promised that the United States is ready and willing to provide “any help [Pakistan] might need”, even committing that US forces would maintain forces in Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Pakistan, a key ally in the War on Terror. “The balance of power must be maintained in order to uphold security in the region,” she said.
We will continue our coverage of this issue as it develops. As always, our coverage will remain fair and balanced.
Edited by: Sara Willson
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