5 July "Militarisation in South Asia Transnational Institute - 02.07.2007 12:16
With a political crisis in Pakistan, the ongoing war in Afghanistan, and unresolved tensions between India and Pakistan, there is every danger of further regional destabilisation in South Asia. Our guests discuss the current situation and a potential role for Pakistani and Dutch civil society in securing the future of the region. Speakers: Mr. Zahid Hussain, Pakistan correspondent for the Times of London, the Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek Ms. Dr.Ayesha Siddiqa, Military Expert and Researcher on the ‘political- economy of marginality and extremism in Pakistan’ Moderator: Karamat Ali, - trade union activist of the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education in Karachi and a founding member of Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC) More information: andrea@tni.org and karamatorama@gmail.com Public debate: Militarisation of South Asia Date: Thursday, 5 July 2007 Time: 19.30 – 21.30 Venue: TNI, De Wittenstraat 25, Amsterdam Free entrance E-Mail: andrea@tni.org Website: http://www.tni.org |