Pakistan is 10th most failed state

[UmarAkmal]

Who did they interview this time for the report?? Talibans, Mossad,RAW or CIA....:cantstop:

[Clarke]

I really do not understand how much we critical of Pakistan. For a fact, I am certain India is not very far from Pakistan in terms of failed state. There is still a fear among people when going outside. Particular at night so we are very different from Pakistan from safety point of view

Who did they interview this time for the report?? Talibans' date=' Mossad,RAW or CIA....:cantstop:[/quote'] This year's index draws on 90,000 publicly available sources to analyze 177 countries and rate them on 12 metrics of state decay -- from refugee flows to economic implosion, human rights violations to security threats. Taken together, a country's performance on this battery of indicators tells us how stable -- or unstable -- it is. http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2010/06/21/the_failed_states_index_2010

[dial_100]

So what do we think, stronger Pakistan means to us?? and how?? I can't really imagin for lack of proper undestanding of Paki mentality , what would it mean if we have stronger pakistan. Only if they go towards modernization, education and globalization, they will get stronger. Now dont we know whats sitting in between??

[f2000560]

There’s absolutely no need to feel euphoric about having neighbors who’re in trouble. Think of it, if your neighbor’s house is constantly on fire, it’s the real-estate value of your home that goes down, you’ll be the one who will constantly be awakened in the middle of the night by the wail of the fire-engines. Stability strengthens the moderate forces and marginalizes the extremists. Right now, there’s a quasi-civil war going on in certain parts of Pakistan, resulting in war-time like refugee situation in their own country. Rest assured these refugee camps are fertile breeding grounds for tomorrow’s terrorists and suicide bombers. And all it takes is a few thousand brain-washed men and women to create a generation long crisis in the entire region. But as Indians, we have plenty of reasons to be proud over the fact that we’re one of the sole beacons of sanity and calm in a region so mired in fundamentalist politics and policies. Sure, we have our pockets of instability, but by and large, India is the calming influence in a region full of wild elements. But boy, have we not paid a heavy price for our collective imperialist history. I know its facile and grossly inaccurate to pin-point any one reason for the reason of our instability, but the British came here 200 years ago, changed the entire dynamic of our region and left in a hurry. Its funny how Germany constantly gets pulled up for its Nazi past (and rightfully so), but hardly anyone ever mentions the role of the British in altering boundaries and creating new divides, something for which the entire region still pays a heavy price till today.

Totally agree with your views but disagree with the British bit. Of the imperialist masters (not that anyone had too much of a choice) available one has to say the British were hands down the best. If you are referring to the british carving up india aren't you secretly glad Pakistan is not part of India or we would have to drag their sorry arses for 60 years ( Just like Kashmir which a massive drag on National resources) . Further the divide was already made Muslim league i think won all or most reserved seats not just in areas in current Pakistan and Bangladesh but the rest of India in various elections before the Independence, persisting with with a united India after the departure of the British Masters would be like living in failed marriage. Lastly ( I know i probably will get a lot of Flak for this in the forum ) we owe the British for a lot of things which ensures India functions 1. A entirely apolitical Army ( Which we inherited a bulk of) 2. The Iron Frame of the civil services ( which has been corrupted since beyond recognition) 3. The language 4. The Railways 5. and well Cricket without which this forum wouldn't have been there :two_thumbs_up:

[Mamu]

Totally agree with your views but disagree with the British bit. Of the imperialist masters (not that anyone had too much of a choice) available one has to say the British were hands down the best. If you are referring to the british carving up india aren't you secretly glad Pakistan is not part of India or we would have to drag their sorry arses for 60 years ( Just like Kashmir which a massive drag on National resources) . Further the divide was already made Muslim league i think won all or most reserved seats not just in areas in current Pakistan and Bangladesh but the rest of India in various elections before the Independence, persisting with with a united India after the departure of the British Masters would be like living in failed marriage. Lastly ( I know i probably will get a lot of Flak for this in the forum ) we owe the British for a lot of things which ensures India functions 1. A entirely apolitical Army ( Which we inherited a bulk of) 2. The Iron Frame of the civil services ( which has been corrupted since beyond recognition) 3. The language 4. The Railways 5. and well Cricket without which this forum wouldn't have been there :two_thumbs_up:

what do you mean by secretly glad? I am OPENLY GLAD a we are not part of a shyte hole of a nation. Can you just imagine the following headlines 1) India the epicenter of terrorism 2) All roads of terror in the world lead to one country -- India 3) India is training ground for Terrorists World Over 4) Osama Bin Laden hiding in India 5) My Office mates asking me -- Dude -- why is your nation so F'ed Up ? I will be honest with you, I would have completely dis - associated my self from such a nation. Not to mention -- communal violence every second week.