[RED DEMOCRATICA] Letter From Karachi

 

June 4, 2010 This Week on ForeignAffairs.com Letter From Letter From Karachi Madiha R. Tahir Pakistani authorities banned the Web site Facebook for nearly two weeks with the support of religious parties and, surprisingly, many journalists. The ban has now been lifted, but anti-blasphemy laws may mean that some forms of censorship are here to stay. Read Snapshot Laying Down the Law in Pakistan Kathryn Allawala Beyond its implications for religion and free speech, Pakistan's recent ban on Facebook holds a deeper story -- that of the country's changing power structure and the shifting roles of its three institutional pillars: the government, the judiciary, and the military. Read Sponsored Section: Foreign Affairs World Traveler For many of our readers, trips to extraordinary destinations become some of the most memorable occasions of their lives. This first World Traveler sponsored section introduces readers to some examples of the experiences that are available—travel opportunities that not only change the scenery but also broaden perspectives and deepen understanding. This kind of travel is intellectually adventurous, and Foreign Affairs invites you to explore it. Snapshot Constructive COIN Eli Berman, Joseph H. Felter, and Jacob N. Shapiro The United States' current approach to counterinsurgency centers on protecting the population, with a special emphasis on political and economic development. But does that development-based strategy work? In a study we conducted using data on reconstruction spending and violence in Iraq, we found that the provision of certain government services does lead to a reduction in violence. Read News & Events CFR Board of Directors Appoints Gideon Rose Next Editor of Foreign Affairs Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs for a decade, has been appointed by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Board of Directors to be the next editor of the magazine. Read Subscribe now to Foreign Affairs for only $32 and you'll save 45% off the newsstand price! Copyright © 2002-2010 by the Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. All rights reserved. Home | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

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