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now that`s what i call current affairs notes roshan, yopu can see the difference yourself b/w your previous notes and these notes.

good attempt regarding SAARC organisation.

now add few points about how can southasian states strengthen saarc?

do write about present developments under conferences heading.

here is some info about SAARC summits
No. Location Date
1st Dhaka 7-8 December 1985
2nd Bangalore 16-17 November 1986
3rd Kathmandu 2-4 November 1987
4th Islamabad 29-31 December 1988
5th Malé 21-23 November 1990
6th Colombo 21-Dec-91
7th Dhaka 10-11 April 1993
8th New Delhi 2-4 May 1995
9th Malé 12-14 May 1997
10th Colombo 29-31 July 1998
11th Kathmandu 4-6 January 2002
12th Islamabad 2-6 January 2004
13th Dhaka 12-13 November 2005
14th New Delhi 3-4 April 2007
15th Colombo 1-3 August 2008
16th Thimphu 28-29 April 2010
17th Malé November 2011 (Planned)


andand give conclusion under that heading.

now the topic in the last is a full fledge question and it has already come in ce 2011 difference b/w SAARC AND ASEAN.

try to elaborate it more. the rest is good.keep it up.

regards sabahat.
Dear Syeda Sabahat do share some information regarding SAARC vs ASEAN topic if u have any in soft copy....thnkng in advance...Regards
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waow great mashALLAH...well iam aspirant of 2013....
i wana ask you a question i.e aint you afraid of your notes be copied by someone? i mean your notes are publically viewed.
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No dear iam nt scared of my notes being viewed and copied publicly, instead i feel pleasure sharing my work with others and in turn i get a lot of guidance from seniors to improve my work further and wo kehte hain na ke ilm bant'ne se kam nhn hota blk aur badta hai, so i myself learn a lot sharing my notes........wishing u good luck for ur css prep.......Regards
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@roshan: but stil it matters in the sense that its something ''special n specific'' extraction of your cognitive ability.what if examiner finds the material common??won't it let your marks lose?its ur uniqueness.i don't doubt sharing knowledge and its Sadqa as well.but i hope u getting my obscure point in my mind.
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@roshan: but stil it matters in the sense that its something ''special n specific'' extraction of your cognitive ability.what if examiner finds the material common??won't it let your marks lose?its ur uniqueness.i don't doubt sharing knowledge and its Sadqa as well.but i hope u getting my obscure point in my mind.
Ya dear i can understand the thing dat u want to point out, but dear i have twin purpose of sharing my notes here, one helping and encouraging new comers to make their own notes by taking some fair idea from my notes dat how notes can be prepared, second is to get my notes checked by seniors here and know my weak points in order to improve myself further...i know well dat notes will be copied, but iam sure no one is gng to copy paste these notes in da xams as it is because in the xam hall its quite different situation where rot learning doesnt work, and student has to make use of his own understanding of the topic....Dear hope it'll be clear to u.......Regards
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Organization Of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)


Outline:

Establishment
• Aims And Objectives
• Structure
• Members
• Pakistan’s Role
• Role of OIC For Muslim States
• Causes Of Its Failure
a. Lack Of Unity:
b. Lack Of Resources:
c. Lack Of Modern Technology:
d. Role Of American And Jewish Lobby
• OIC and Modern Challenges:
a. Globalisation:
b. Security:
c. Economic Integration Of The Ummah:
d. Human Development:
e. Global Media And Islamphobia:
• Suggestions
• Conclusion


Introduction:

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is the association of Muslim countries. It was established in September 1969 in Rabat (Morocco) after the burning of Masjid-Aqsa in Jerusalem. The inaugural was attended by 24 heads of Muslim countries. In this meeting, the OIC condemned the desecration of Al-Aqsa mosque by the Jews. Currently the membership of this body had increased to 57.

The OIC is the symbol of Islamic unity and integrity of the Muslim world. This organisation provides the Islamic world a unique forum to solve the problems faced by Muslim world and to increase cooperation not only amongst the Muslim countries but also between other countries and Islamic states.

Aims And Objectives:

i) To promote cooperation among Muslim nations.
ii) To protect rights of Muslims around the world.
iii) To promote the spirit of brotherhood between the Muslims.
iv) To eliminate all racial distinctions.
v) To promote economic, scientific, social and commercial links between Islamic nations.
vi) To assist Palestinians for the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Structure Of OIC:

The OIC comprises of following organs and affiliated bodies.

a) Islamic Summit Conference
b) Islamic Foreign Ministers Conference
c) Secretariat
d) Special Committees
e) Other Agencies

Pakistan’s Role In The OIC:

With its deep commitment to the promotion of Islamic solidarity Pakistan has played a significant role in the establishment of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 1969, and became an active member of the Conference.

Pakistan has the honour to host the second Islamic Summit Conference in Lahore in 1974. The Conference acknowledged with thanks the efforts of Pakistan for promoting unity amongst the Muslim world. The first extraordinary conference of Foreign Ministers was held in Islamabad, Pakistan, in Jan 1980. Pakistan has also endeavoured to contribute to the strengthening of various organs and agencies of the OIC, such as the Islamic Solidarity Fund.

In October, 1980 the President of Pakistan was accorded the unique honour of addressing the UN General Assembly, on behalf of the entire Islamic World. The speech made by General Zia in the 25th Annual Session of the General Assembly, as a representative of the Islamic World, was not only hailed by the majority of the Muslim countries but was also regarded as the Islam’s universal message of peace.

As Chairman of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, President General Zia-ul-Haq undertook a goodwill mission to Tehran and Baghdad, in September, 1980, in an effort to bring to an end the unfortunate war between the two Islamic countries. Pakistan attended the 15th Islamic conference of Foreign Ministers at Sana’a in December, 1984. It was at this Conference that Mr. Sharifuddin Pirzada was unanimously elected Secretary General of the OIC.

Role of OIC For Muslim States And Causes Of Its Failure:

The OIC aims at consolidating solidarity of Muslim world and the promotion of political, economic, cultural and scientific cooperation among the member states. So far as the manifests of the OIC is concerned it offer many prospects for the solidarity of the Muslim world and the resolution of issues faced by its members but practically the record of this organisation is not very encouraging. This body has failed miserably to resolve the problem faced by the Muslim world.

For example, OIC has not played its proper role to resolve the Kashmir issue between Pakistan and India, the Palestine issue between Israel and the Arabs, the Chechnya issue between Russia and the Chechens, and the Shattul Arab dispute between Iran and Iraq. Recently OIC failed completely to prevent American invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.

The limitations of this organization were also exposed during 1980 to 1988 when Iran and Iraq were fighting an aimless war. Later on, in 1991, OIC failed to convince Saddam Hussain to evacuate Kuwait before the US-led coalition forces expelled Iraqi forces from Kuwait and UN imposed economic sanctions on Baghdad.

The period from 1991 to 2002 marks another phase of utter failure of organization of Islamic Cooperation because during this period this body failed to resolve problems strained relations between Iraq and its Arab neighbours, particularly Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Consequently, United States was forced to invent the hoax of Weapons of Mass Destruction in order to invade and capture Iraq in 2003.

The petty differences between the Muslim States have not only weakened the Muslim nations individually but also have made OIC an effective body. This organization holds summit meetings regularly where resolutions are passed but no practical result is achieved towards resolving the problems of the member states.

Causes Of Failure:

The ground realities which inhibit the capacity of OIC as an effective body to protect legitimate interests of Muslim world are the following.

i) Lack of unity among the member states
ii) Lack of resources
iii) Lack of modern technology
iv) Role of American and Jewish lobby.

Lack Of Unity:

Unfortunately, the Muslim states lack unity and cooperation which is the call of the hour. Most of the Muslim countries are engaged in local rivalries and politics. For example, Iraq has some claims over Kuwait oilfields, Iran has to settle issue of Shtt-el-Arab with Iraq and some African Muslim countries are involved in local disputes. Even Pakistan and Afghanistan has still to complete the demarcation of their boundary. This disunity among the Muslim states has weakened the apparatus of OIC and hinders an effective collective action.

Lack Of Resources:

Most of the Muslim countries are very poor and belong to the under developed third world. These nations have limited resources of income and are overpopulated with millions of illiterate unemployed people to feed. Majority of the people of poor nations of Asia and Africa are living under poverty line. Many land locked Muslim nations like Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other depend on others for their trade and commerce.

Lack Of Modern Technology:

Unfortunately, majority of the Muslim states lack modern knowledge and technology. Only Pakistan, Turkey and Malaysia are to some extent exempt from this category. Thus the Muslim world is entirely dependent on Western countries for their goods like machinery, equipment, medicines, textiles and military weapons. Hus OIC is basically a body of under developed countries and thus cannot force other countries.

Role Of American And Jewish Lobby:

The American and Jewish lobbies are always engaged in anti-Muslim activates. They ensure that the Muslim world remains divided. Thus OIC becomes an effective body.

OIC and Modern Challenges:

i) Globalisation:
The Muslim World stands at a historic crossroads and faces tremendous challenges with immense repercussion for its future. With regard to the challenges posed by the process of globalisation, the necessity for unity within the Ummah has increased tremendously.

ii) Security:

The major and current problems faced by Ummah are, the Palestinian issue, terrorism, the media and Islamization, dialogue among civilization, the political and human rights of Muslim minorities in non-OIC Muslim countries. Concrete efforts are required for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and OIC can play an important role.

iii) Global Media And Islamphobia:

The state of Islamphobia in the west is alarming and in fact is a form of racism and discrimination. Being a powerful tool in the globalised world, the media can project a positive image of Islam and can promote the interests of the Ummah.

iv) Human Development:

Being a unique Muslim international organisation, the OIC has the potential to play a major role in creating a brighter and prosperous future for the Ummah.

v) Economic Integration Of The Ummah:

At present, the figure of intra-Ummatic trade is not more than 14 per cent. This proportionate must be enhanced by the creation of a Free Trade Area leading to the Islamic Common Market in the long-run.

Suggestions:

There is no need to hugely reshuffle OIC’s organisational structure except to force on the following important points.

• Reforming the Charter and renaming the OIC to the Muslim Union (MU).

• Several members do not pay a financial contribution to OIC but have high expectations from it. this attitude must change as in such an environment the OIC cannot work efficiently.

• Advancement in the fields of science and technology.

• Establishment of a sound central financial system for Muslim World, for which it require the establishment of:

a) A Muslim Monetary Fund (MMF)
b) A Human Development Fund (HDF)
c) A new currency with the name of Islamic Dinar.

• Establishment of an Islamic Common Market (ICM) for the promotion of mutual trade.

• Establishment of a strong Muslim New Agency (MNA) at par with CNN and BBC.

• Establishment of two new security institutions:
a) Muslim Security Council (MSC) and,
b) Muslim Defence Force (MDF).

Conclusion:

The challenges and problems faced by the OIC could be weighed against a wide range of opportunities. The member countries possess resources as well as expertise which if properly harnessed can transform the quality of life of their people. The Muslim world has a vast human and material resources and a potential for coordinating effort to economically strengthen their countries vis-à-vis industrialised countries. If such an accomplishment could be made within the Muslim countries, the OIC would acquire a leverage that would have a profound effect on international politics. Given the rich heritage of shared religion, culture and commonality of aims and aspirations, OIC could potentially emerge as a major vehicle for economic progress and a potential force. Despite existing diversity there are great opportunities to maximize development through cooperation. In this regard model for European Economic Community can be helpful to revitalize the OIC for achieving the economic goals. There are a number of similarities between both the organisations. These similarities range from geographical contiguity among the member states to the diversity in economic resources.

Fruitful cooperation on the platform of OIC can take place only if Ummah identity is given priority by Muslims. This change, however, will not be easy to achieve. For worthwhile cooperation it is necessary to understand the challenges and problems of the existing situation. Once this is properly understood, it will be easier to determine a realistic goal.
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United Nations:

The United Nations is an international organisation which was established on 24th October 1945 in order to foster international cooperation in the resolution of economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems. The number of founder members in 1945 was 41 which has risen to 192.

In the preamble to the charter of UN the signatories pledged to practise tolerance and to live together in peace with one another as good neighbours and to ensure by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods that armed forces shall not be used. According to the article 1 of the charter the UN works to maintain international peace and security to that end to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to peace.

Peace Making Record Of UN:

Since its inception in 1945, the UN has met partial success in maintaining peace in the world. During major conflicts involving opposing ideologies the performance of UN was influenced by the attitude and cooperation of the USA and Russia (previously up to 1991). In addition to this handicaps this forum faces the limitation that according to the charter all the disputes are not referred to UN for immediate treatment.

According to an Article, 2:3 all members are to settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace, security and justice are not endangered. Only if parties have exhausted all the means referred to in Article 33 should the matter be brought before UN.

However, despite all these hurdles the UN offers numerous opportunities for peaceful settlement through its machinery. In addition, the Secretary General has proved to be an effective arbiter of conflicting claims and in delicate matters which could be kept alive on his initiative.

On the whole, so far, almost all the Secretary Generals have played important role in the maintenance of peace in the world. For example, Hammarskjold and U.Thant were instrumental in resolving the complicated issues of Middle East (1956), Lebanon, Congo, Cyprus and Vietnam. Later on, Kurt Waldheim and Perez de Cuellar used shuttle diplomacy successfully and contributed towards the solution of the Middle East crisis and the Afghanistan issue. The Geneva Agreement (1988) was concluded under the auspices of UN.

Achievements Of UN:

So far the achievements of UN regarding the maintenance of international peace have been as under:

a) Indonesia:

In 1947, the UN arranged a truce between Netherlands’ and Indonesia. A year later in 1948 when Holland violet the truce, the Security Council asked the parties to stop fighting and proposed an independent state of Indonesia. Consequently Indonesia was granted independence in 1949.

b) Greece:

In 1946, Greece charged USSR for organizing guerrilla activities on her soil. The UN Security Council set up a commission which reported that Yugoslavia, Albania and Bulgaria were responsible for helping the communists in Greece. Consequently, UN established a Peace Observation Commission in 1951, with authority to continue observation work in the region.

c) Kashmir:

In January 1948, India complained to the Security Council that Pakistan has committed aggression in Kashmir. The council immediately arranged a UN Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) and appointed many administrators to arrange for a plebiscite in the valley. However, India went back on her commitment. Since, then SC has passed several resolutions asking India to comply with the earlier resolutions.

d) Korea:

In June 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea and occupied substantial territory. As a result the UN forces led by US helped the S.Korea to recover its territory up to 38th parallel.

e) Suez Crisis:

In July 1956, Britain and France felt grieved when Egypt nationalised the Suez Canal because they owned shares in it. as a reprisal Britain, France and Israel attacked Egypt and occupied the Suez Canal. UN efforts together with pressure of USSR helped Egypt to recover control of the canal.

f) Congo:

In 1960, Belgian intervention and cessation of Katanga threatened independence of Congo. The UN force defeated Moise Tshombe’s cessionists and restored the solidarity of Congo.

g) Arab Israeli Wars:

The UN has played a very constructive role in the Arab-Israel wars of 1967 and 1973. The UN Emergency Force (UNEF) played an important part in maintaining peace in the region till 1967 when Egypt asked for its withdrawal. During the Arab-Israel wars UN passed resolutions calling for ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Arab territories.

h) Afghanistan:
Soviet Union occupied Afghanistan in December 1979. The UN condemned this aggression and in the subsequent years passed resolutions with overwhelming majority calling for withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan. In the meantime, UN arranged for Geneva talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan which resulted in the Geneva Agreement in April 1988. Consequently the Soviet troops were withdrawn from Afghanistan by February 1989.

Sidelining Of UN:

International political scenario took a dramatic turn after the disintegration of Soviet Union in 1991. The US emerged as the only super-power of the world and took over the role of sole policeman of the world community. USA took full advantage of the situation and promoted its interests in all continents.

In Middle East, it supports the Jewish state of Israel to maintain her hold on the Arab territories occupied in 1967 war. The UN was not allowed to force Israel to accept UN Resolution no: 242, which called for withdrawal of Israeli troops from all Arab-territories. The US brokered land for peace accords between Palestinians and Jews have fallen short of the requirements of the problem. Still millions of Palestinians are languishing in refugees’ camps, the status of Al-Quds stands unresolved, majority of West Bank is under Jewish control and more and more illegal Jewish settlements are being established on Palestinian soil. In late 2001, US vetoed an Arab request to Security Council to send peacekeepers to Middle East. Thus UN is not being allowed to play its peacekeeping role in a free manner.

In 1990, the Gulf war gave a new dimension to the UN politics when US formed a multi-nation UN force to defeat Iraq. Similarly, this idea was put into practice again in October 2001 when a US-led multi-nation force launched war against Afghanistan to destroy terrorist camps there.

Henceforth began the era in which USA gave its own agenda to the world body which aimed at shaping the political, economic and military features of the globe. US president George Bush put forward his famous “Bush Doctrine” on 20th September, 2002, which authorised USA to launch pre-emptive strikes against hostile regimes which posed or could pose threat to America. In this connection, the regimes could be changed to protect democracy and freedom in the world.

The first great practical demonstration of the Bush Doctrine was witnessed in March 2003 when US-led forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam regime. USA achieved this target without the help of France, Germany and Russia. Thus ended the 58 year peace and security role of UN in 2003 when USA invaded Iraq without its permission.

Currently US administration is working under active instructions of Jewish lobby to fulfil the agenda of Tel Aviv in the world. Israel’s policy of aggression and oppression against the Palestinians is a strong reminder of the end of UN authority in peace and security role.

In the recent years, the UN has become a tool in the hands of US. The majority of the members of Security Council are economically and politically so dependent on US that they have no other choice but to support the policies of Washington. There is no doubt that the technology advancement has reduced the world to a global village but under the pretext of New World Order US and its allies are busy in flouting all cannons of justice and fair play. They are using UN agencies of IMF and World Bank to catch important countries through debt trap so that they may not oppose their policies at the UN platform.

All these factors have given USA a free hand and limited the manoeuvrability of the World Body. Consequently, many international issues such as Kashmir, Chechnya, Taiwan and Palestine are wailing solution since decades. Big powers have found common cause in using UN for their own political interests.
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United Nations:

The United Nations is an international organisation which was established on 24th October 1945 in order to foster international cooperation in the resolution of economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems. The number of founder members in 1945 was 41 which has risen to 192.

In the preamble to the charter of UN the signatories pledged to practise tolerance and to live together in peace with one another as good neighbours and to ensure by the acceptance of principles and the institution of methods that armed forces shall not be used. According to the article 1 of the charter the UN works to maintain international peace and security to that end to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to peace.

Peace Making Record Of UN:

Since its inception in 1945, the UN has met partial success in maintaining peace in the world. During major conflicts involving opposing ideologies the performance of UN was influenced by the attitude and cooperation of the USA and Russia (previously up to 1991). In addition to this handicaps this forum faces the limitation that according to the charter all the disputes are not referred to UN for immediate treatment.

According to an Article, 2:3 all members are to settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace, security and justice are not endangered. Only if parties have exhausted all the means referred to in Article 33 should the matter be brought before UN.

However, despite all these hurdles the UN offers numerous opportunities for peaceful settlement through its machinery. In addition, the Secretary General has proved to be an effective arbiter of conflicting claims and in delicate matters which could be kept alive on his initiative.

On the whole, so far, almost all the Secretary Generals have played important role in the maintenance of peace in the world. For example, Hammarskjold and U.Thant were instrumental in resolving the complicated issues of Middle East (1956), Lebanon, Congo, Cyprus and Vietnam. Later on, Kurt Waldheim and Perez de Cuellar used shuttle diplomacy successfully and contributed towards the solution of the Middle East crisis and the Afghanistan issue. The Geneva Agreement (1988) was concluded under the auspices of UN.

Achievements Of UN:

So far the achievements of UN regarding the maintenance of international peace have been as under:

a) Indonesia:

In 1947, the UN arranged a truce between Netherlands’ and Indonesia. A year later in 1948 when Holland violet the truce, the Security Council asked the parties to stop fighting and proposed an independent state of Indonesia. Consequently Indonesia was granted independence in 1949.

b) Greece:

In 1946, Greece charged USSR for organizing guerrilla activities on her soil. The UN Security Council set up a commission which reported that Yugoslavia, Albania and Bulgaria were responsible for helping the communists in Greece. Consequently, UN established a Peace Observation Commission in 1951, with authority to continue observation work in the region.

c) Kashmir:

In January 1948, India complained to the Security Council that Pakistan has committed aggression in Kashmir. The council immediately arranged a UN Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) and appointed many administrators to arrange for a plebiscite in the valley. However, India went back on her commitment. Since, then SC has passed several resolutions asking India to comply with the earlier resolutions.

d) Korea:

In June 1950, North Korea attacked South Korea and occupied substantial territory. As a result the UN forces led by US helped the S.Korea to recover its territory up to 38th parallel.

e) Suez Crisis:

In July 1956, Britain and France felt grieved when Egypt nationalised the Suez Canal because they owned shares in it. as a reprisal Britain, France and Israel attacked Egypt and occupied the Suez Canal. UN efforts together with pressure of USSR helped Egypt to recover control of the canal.

f) Congo:

In 1960, Belgian intervention and cessation of Katanga threatened independence of Congo. The UN force defeated Moise Tshombe’s cessionists and restored the solidarity of Congo.

g) Arab Israeli Wars:

The UN has played a very constructive role in the Arab-Israel wars of 1967 and 1973. The UN Emergency Force (UNEF) played an important part in maintaining peace in the region till 1967 when Egypt asked for its withdrawal. During the Arab-Israel wars UN passed resolutions calling for ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied Arab territories.

h) Afghanistan:
Soviet Union occupied Afghanistan in December 1979. The UN condemned this aggression and in the subsequent years passed resolutions with overwhelming majority calling for withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan. In the meantime, UN arranged for Geneva talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan which resulted in the Geneva Agreement in April 1988. Consequently the Soviet troops were withdrawn from Afghanistan by February 1989.

Sidelining Of UN:

International political scenario took a dramatic turn after the disintegration of Soviet Union in 1991. The US emerged as the only super-power of the world and took over the role of sole policeman of the world community. USA took full advantage of the situation and promoted its interests in all continents.

In Middle East, it supports the Jewish state of Israel to maintain her hold on the Arab territories occupied in 1967 war. The UN was not allowed to force Israel to accept UN Resolution no: 242, which called for withdrawal of Israeli troops from all Arab-territories. The US brokered land for peace accords between Palestinians and Jews have fallen short of the requirements of the problem. Still millions of Palestinians are languishing in refugees’ camps, the status of Al-Quds stands unresolved, majority of West Bank is under Jewish control and more and more illegal Jewish settlements are being established on Palestinian soil. In late 2001, US vetoed an Arab request to Security Council to send peacekeepers to Middle East. Thus UN is not being allowed to play its peacekeeping role in a free manner.

In 1990, the Gulf war gave a new dimension to the UN politics when US formed a multi-nation UN force to defeat Iraq. Similarly, this idea was put into practice again in October 2001 when a US-led multi-nation force launched war against Afghanistan to destroy terrorist camps there.

Henceforth began the era in which USA gave its own agenda to the world body which aimed at shaping the political, economic and military features of the globe. US president George Bush put forward his famous “Bush Doctrine” on 20th September, 2002, which authorised USA to launch pre-emptive strikes against hostile regimes which posed or could pose threat to America. In this connection, the regimes could be changed to protect democracy and freedom in the world.

The first great practical demonstration of the Bush Doctrine was witnessed in March 2003 when US-led forces invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam regime. USA achieved this target without the help of France, Germany and Russia. Thus ended the 58 year peace and security role of UN in 2003 when USA invaded Iraq without its permission.

Currently US administration is working under active instructions of Jewish lobby to fulfil the agenda of Tel Aviv in the world. Israel’s policy of aggression and oppression against the Palestinians is a strong reminder of the end of UN authority in peace and security role.

In the recent years, the UN has become a tool in the hands of US. The majority of the members of Security Council are economically and politically so dependent on US that they have no other choice but to support the policies of Washington. There is no doubt that the technology advancement has reduced the world to a global village but under the pretext of New World Order US and its allies are busy in flouting all cannons of justice and fair play. They are using UN agencies of IMF and World Bank to catch important countries through debt trap so that they may not oppose their policies at the UN platform.

All these factors have given USA a free hand and limited the manoeuvrability of the World Body. Consequently, many international issues such as Kashmir, Chechnya, Taiwan and Palestine are wailing solution since decades. Big powers have found common cause in using UN for their own political interests.

roshan ye sab to understood things han,wo apse wo ceheezen poochen ge jo expected han e.g in 2011 they asked about india seat in un.

so you need to write on topic like what sugesstions you can give to improve the functioning/powers of UN. and many more.

i hope you get my point.
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After posting my last year's ca notes, now iam going to post updated ca notes that i hav prepared from all the articles that i have been collecting and reading from different newspapers since March 2011 till today. i have made into bullet form notes keeping in view current scenario from every angle.i have trimmed and amended all the articles and made some changes of my own.Hope these will help all the members, corrections will be highly appreciated. Do remember me in ur prayers

First of all i'll post PAK-US-AFGHAN issue keeping all the angles, including us withdrawal its implications, indian factor, options for pak etc etc


Afghanistan, US policies and our options



• America is going to face the worst ever defeat of its history.

• If completes, it would be the second biggest after the Vietnam War, which shall be regarded as the superpower’s another unparalleled.

• Such a big humiliation the American are about to face in Afghanistan at the hands of the Taliban.

• Washington would run out of options of an honourable exit, if it fails to find out an amicable way out in order to avoid the great embarrassment.

• The Crusade that the US launched against the Taliban-al-Qaeda after 9/11, the much desired victory has not fallen into its lap in accordance with its plan.

• The Taliban proved to be a hard nut to crack for the American policymakers.

• Now the defeat at the Taliban hands seems to be the writing on the wall.

• Instead the US realized the realities on ground and formulated strategy to find out a negotiated way out, it is constantly committing blunders, which are not only poised to create problems for Washington, but also to have lasting impacts upon the regional countries, especially Pakistan and Iran.

• The rulers in Pakistan and the national security institutions need to keep a watchful eye on the situation unfolding out of the various steps taken by the US in Afghanistan, and take preventive measures to block negative impacts reaching Pakistan.

• The negative impacts can result into gearing up of the acts of terrorism and violence across the country.

• America is committing the blunder of holding backdoor negotiations with the Taliban, without involving Pakistan.

• Washington plans to pull out allied countries’ troops from Afghanistan by year 2013 and keep 10,000-15,000 Special Forces or Marines present there with their bases in Kabul and Kandahar.

• Washington plans to wage a covert war against the ‘terrorists’ using the drone strikes and surgical operations.

• Most of the operations, it is feared, will be conducted within the Pakistani territory.

• After the recent attack on the NATO headquarters as well as the US embassy in Kabul, Leon Panetta, the US defence secretary, held in his press talk the Haqqani Network (HN) responsible and that “Pakistan has failed to dismantle the network”.

• He threatened of a unilateral surgical operation against the HN inside Pakistan territory.

• If the US continues to using drone strikes or conducts direct incursions into Pakistan territory, then the anti-Americanism will rise in the hearts and minds of the people of Pakistan.

• The Pakistan government and national security institutions will be left with no option but to respond to the assault on its sovereignty and violations of its territorial integrity.

• This would not only spoil the Pakistan-US relationship, but also ravage the achievements made so far in the WOT.

• Consequently the world at large would suffer a lot in terms of benefiting the outcome of WOT, putting further the world peace at stake.

• Pentagon must be aware that the situation on ground is not conducive for surgical operations, as in Afghanistan and other neighbouring countries, particularly Pakistan and Iran; the hatred for Americans is at its height.

• China and Russia would also not like the US to linger on the Afghanistan imbroglio for a longer period of time.

• The sooner the Americans leave Afghanistan, the better it would be for peace in the region.

• If America militarily quits Afghanistan, then there is a possibility that a broad-based government is installed in Kabul.

• If the exit is delayed, then it is obvious that the Taliban would make their comeback possible.

• They have hardened in their experience of fighting the Americans; they know the Americans have betrayed them many a time after using them against the Soviet Union; they left the Taliban in lurch and turned their guns on them terming the Taliban their enemy.

• Now the Taliban do not trust anybody, they trust only themselves.

• If the Taliban gain control of Afghanistan, then the covert war would be difficult for American Special Forces or Marines to continue.

• This would result in an unprecedented defeat for the Americans, which would cause them the neurosis to differentiate between the friend and foe.

• If the Americans want a safe and sound honourable exit from Afghanistan, the region in particular and the world in general becomes safer place, then they must quit Afghanistan immediately.

• They should follow the policy of consultation, taking all political powers and neighbouring countries into confidence, and pave way for a broad-based government in Afghanistan.

• Washington, instead of keeping the negotiations with the Taliban secret, needs to realize the vitality of Islamabad’s role in bringing peace and normalcy to Afghanistan.

• The US must not forget that Pakistan is directly affected to whatever happens in Afghanistan, as Pakistan is the party to the dispute.

• It should not make the mistake of direct unilateral attacks on Pakistan; it has to trust the Pakistan armed forces and their capability to fight.

• Our armed forces have proved by defeating the inimical forces in the asymmetrical guerrilla war.

• Such a victory is not even in the credit of the superpower of America.

• Washington needs to facilitate the armed forces of Pakistan in moving ahead to defeat terrorism keeping in view its own ground realities.

• Be it the terrorists belonging to Haqqani Network or any other group, Washington should not pressure Islamabad and instead realize the realities on ground.

• Nor should it stop the military and economic aid to Pakistan on the pretext of apprehensions or coercive conditions.

• The country’s armed forces and its people have rendered countless sacrifices in this war.

• If the Americans fail to comply, then Afghanistan will not only prove to be another Vietnam for them, but also the hydra-headed monster of terrorism will once again come out to shatter the world peace.

• Such a situation is posing grave threat and multiple challenges to Pakistan.

• It is hoped that Washington would follow the advice, otherwise if the surgical operations intensify, and under-the-cover violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty are made; it would be construed that the strategic assets of the country would be targeted.

• The possible takeover of the Taliban in Afghanistan and its impacts on Pakistan would not be ignorable.

• The closure of US aid may cause economic repercussions in Pakistan, for which Islamabad should get ready.

• The US incursions within Pakistan territory will have to be stopped, the strategic assets will have to preserved, Indo-Israel-US intelligence agencies’ activities will have to be countered, the presence and number of American officials working on various joint missions will have to be reduced to a minimum level; and the headway in the in the war against terrorism will have to be made to an extent where a ‘live and let live’ environment could be created.

• Now the situation in Afghanistan should not be allowed to affect Pakistan so to stop further destruction.

• Now the situation should not be seen with an eye of friendship with America, rather it should be seen in the context of greater national interests.
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Ten Reasons to End the Occupation of Afghanistan

1. US and NATO occupation creates civilian casualties, angering Afghans.
2. Military occupation has hampered humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts.
3. Afghan women continue to face violence and oppression under the occupation.
4. US policy has empowered warlords, drug lords and the Taliban.
5. The occupation contributes to violence and destabilization for ordinary Afghans, including refugees.
6. NATO allies and military leaders are questioning the occupation.
7. US troop casualties in Afghanistan are on the rise.
8. Afghans are calling for a negotiated end to the war.
9. Military escalation will only increase the violence, and potentially lead to a wider War involving nuclear-armed Pakistan.
10. Military occupation of Afghanistan does not curb terrorism.

Recommendations for a Changed US Policy

1. Set a swift timetable for the withdrawal of US and NATO military forces, to be substituted by UN forces for short-term security.
2. Immediately cease air strikes on targets in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
3. Support negotiations between all parties involved in the conflict, including Afghan Women leaders.
4. Reform humanitarian aid and reconstruction funding efforts to prioritize Afghan organizations over foreign contractors. Ensure that funded projects address the needs and requests of Afghans and are not simply pet projects of foreign donors.
5. Invest in long-term aid that increases self-reliance such as sustainable agriculture efforts.
6. Immediately discontinue the use of Provincial Reconstruction Teams, which are Costly, inefficient, and have militarized the aid process.
7. Standardize, increase, and publicly document compensation to Afghan families And communities affected by US military actions.
8. Sign the treaty to ban cluster bombs, pay for cluster bomb and landmine clean up In Afghanistan, and pledge never to use these weapons again.
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[B]Outline:

• Introduction
• Defence Alliance SEATO And CENTO
• Indo-Pak Wars Of 1965 And 1971
• Pak-US Relations During Afghanistan Crisis
• Relations After 9/11
• US Reaction To Pakistan’s Nuclear Tests
• War On Terrorism And Pakistan’s Role
• Critical Analysis
• Conclusion.
I think that the overall outline is fine but needs some more refinement. I suggest you make it in this way:

1- Introduction
2-Historical Perspective:
Defence Alliance SEATO and CENTO
PK-Indo war of 1965 and 1971
PK-US relation during Afghanistan crisis

3- Factors affecting Pak-US relation:
Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Pakistan's strategic position in the region
US war on terror
China factor

4-Recent developments:
Drone attacks
Abbottabad operation
Post-Abbotabad relations

5-Critical analysis
6-Conclusion

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