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Religious Violence and Political Turmoil in Pakistan
More US troops will go to Afghanistan, but US diplomacy is focused on that country together with Pakistan. We hear about Pakistan’s deal with Muslim extremists and ask best-selling author Greg Mortenson what he’s telling the US military about the remote provinces of both countries. Also, the President outlines the end to the war in Iraq, and the Obama budget as a massive political gamble.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenMore US troops will go to Afghanistan, but US diplomacy is focused on that country together with Pakistan. We hear about Pakistan’s deal with Muslim extremists and ask best-selling author Greg Mortenson what he’s telling the US military about the remote provinces of both countries. Also, the President outlines the end to the war in Iraq, and Ronald Reagan changed the direction of politics in America. Can Barack Obama do the same?
Banner image: Greg Mortenson with some of his students in Wakhan, Afghanistan
