Psychologists Warn of Conflict's Heavy Toll on Mental Health
13 May 2010
Pakistan Psychologists Issue Conflict Health Warning, Reuters, 13 May 2010
EXCERPT: "In the conflict between Taliban insurgents and Pakistan's army, thousands have been killed in bombings of everything from military and police facilities to crowded street markets; even a volleyball match was attacked. Countless others have been wounded. But the psychological toll often goes unnoticed, even though underfunded and understaffed hospitals...
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US and UK Models of Radicalization Compared
13 May 2010
Setting the Record Straight on Grassroots Jihadism, STRATFOR, 13 May 2010
EXCERPT: "In the wake of the botched May 1 Times Square attack, some observers have begun to characterize Faisal Shahzad and the threat he posed as some sort of new or different approach to terrorism in the United States. Indeed, one media story on Sunday quoted terrorism experts who claimed that recent cases such as those involving Shahzad and Najibullah Zazi...
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US Pushes for Regional Approach to AfPak Security
13 May 2010
Obama Deflects Criticism Of Pakistan, DAWN, 13 May 2010
EXCERPT: "US President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that his administration was working with both Pakistan and Afghanistan to break down some of their old suspicions and bad habits. [...] 'In support of the final part of our strategy, a regional approach, we discussed the importance of Afghanistan's neighbours supporting Afghan sovereignty and security,' he said. He then...
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Pakistan Acquits Suspected Militants
13 May 2010
Pakistan Court Acquits Men Accused Of Militant Attacks, BBC News, 13 May 2010
EXCERPT: "A Pakistani court has acquitted nine men accused of planning two deadly attacks on security targets, including one which killed the army's top medic. A suicide bomber killed Lt Gen Mushtaq Baig with seven others in February 2008. He is the most senior military official to be killed since 2001. Just weeks earlier, several employees of Pakistan's...
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