Peter Chamberlin With a welcome return of their last military dictator, the politicians of Pakistan are playing the roles assigned them, helping the CIA reform its corrupt image and the Pakistani people to forget all of their own Establishment’s previous lies. The “Islamist” politicians, along with all of the co-opted religious and secular wannabes, are all singing the … [Read more...]
Articles And Reports
Articles and Reports
Некоторые аспекты спорного вопроса о двойном гражданстве между Туркменистаном и Россией
Тарик Саиди Ashgabat, 5 April 2013 (nCa) --- Споры относительно двойного гражданства между Туркменистаном и Россией не утихают в течение многих лет. Но, похоже, в ближайшем будущем вопрос решится тем или иным образом. Предположение о том, что Россия использует вопрос двойного гражданства в качестве политического рычага - это зазубренная сторона вопроса. Гуманитарный … [Read more...]
Some aspects of dual nationality debate between Turkmenistan and Russia
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 5 April 2013 (nCa) --- The debate on dual nationality between Turkmenistan and Russia has been simmering for years. There are indications now that the question could be capped one way or the other in the near future. The jagged edges of the issue suggest that Russia treats the question of dual nationality as a political lever. The humanitarian aspect … [Read more...]
The Question of Turkmen-Russian Dual Nationality
Jennet Nazarova Ashgabat, 31 March 2013 (nCa) --- The history of the Turkmen-Russian relations has always been based on trust, mutual respect and equality. Turkmenistan has always and everywhere held and continues to adhere to these principles, both with Russia and with the rest of the international community. Our ancestors carried along on their shoulders all the hardships … [Read more...]
Туркменистан России двойное гражданство вопрос
Дженнет Назарова Ashgabat, 31 March 2013 (nCa) --- История развития туркмено-русских отношений всегда основывалась на доверии, взаимоуважении и равенстве сторон. Туркменистан всегда и повсеместно придерживался и продолжает придерживаться этих принципов, как с Россией, так и с остальными членами международного сообщества. Наши предки вместе пронесли на своих плечах все … [Read more...]
Polimeks gold case and things much larger
This article was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Polimeks gold case and things much larger Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 26 Mar—The Turkish media reported last month that on 22 February a consignment of gold, destined to be carried by a Turkmenistan Airlines aircraft to Ashgabat was … [Read more...]
Золотой разбирательство с компанией «Полимекс» и другое
This article was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Золотой разбирательство с компанией «Полимекс» и другое Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 26 марта 2013 (nCa) —Турецкие СМИ сообщили о перехвате 22 февраля самолета Туркменских авиалиний, который должен был перевезти в Ашгабат крупную партию … [Read more...]
Trilateral summit endorses regional railway project
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Trilateral summit endorses regional railway project nCa Report Ashgabat, 21 March 2013 (nCa) --- The presidents of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan met Wednesday (20 Mar) in Ashgabat for a trilateral summit. There was just one point on … [Read more...]
Трехсторонний саммит поддержал проект регионального железнодорожного коридора
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Трехсторонний саммит поддержал проект регионального железнодорожного коридора Доклад nCa Ашгабат, 21 марта 2013 года (nCa) --- Президенты Туркменистана, Афганистана и Таджикистана встретились в среду (20 марта) в Ашгабаде для участия в … [Read more...]
Collective political will of participants bolsters TAPI
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Collective political will of participants bolsters TAPI Ashgabat, 22 March 2013 (nCa) --- The presidents of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, in separate statements on 20 March, expressed strong support for TAPI, the pipeline project that … [Read more...]
Коллективная политическая воля участников ТАПИ укрепляет проект
This report was recently published in our paid-subscription publication. It is now being made available for the wider audience. Ed. Коллективная политическая воля участников ТАПИ укрепляет проект Ашгабат, 22 марта 2013 года (nCa) --- Президенты Туркменистана, Афганистана и Пакистана, в отдельных заявлениях 20 марта выразили решительную поддержку проекту газопровода ТАПИ, … [Read more...]
America’s Pacific Century – II
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan After disengaging from two futile and expensive wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, America has shifted its Strategic Pivot to the Asia-Pacific region. The objective of this shift has been defined under the Defence Strategic Guidance: The US will equip itself for an Ocean War “in the arc extending from the Western … [Read more...]
The Name of the Game!!
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan Dr. Tahirul Qadri’s Long March started from Lahore on 13th January 2013, challenging the “most corrupt government and the equally corrupt opposition” but ultimately it fell into the lap of those very people, he had been calling ‘Yazidis’, after signing the peace accord on 17th January. This declaration was … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Going places in 2013?
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 16 January 2013 (nCa) --- When taken together, the speech of President Berdymuhamedov at the expanded cabinet meeting on 11 January and his address to the joint session of the parliament on 14 January give a fairly clear picture of where Turkmenistan plans to go in 2013. What is somewhat fuzzy is the path that must be followed to go there. The … [Read more...]
Berdymuhamedov addresses parliament
Ashgabat, 15 January 2013 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov addressed Monday a joint session of the parliament and the government [full cabinet plus national security council]. We are producing here the complete translation of his speech, with some passages edited slightly for clarity: Dear deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan! It has become a tradition for us to meet … [Read more...]
Speech of President Berdymuhamedov at cabinet meeting on 11 January 2013
nCa Report Ashgabat, 14 January 2013 (nCa) --- President Berdymuhamedov delivered a keynote address to a gathering of the top officials on Friday (11 Jan). This is a traditional annual event where the president sums up the achievements of the past year and outlines the plans for the starting year. Here is the slightly summarized and paraphrased translation: Dear members … [Read more...]
“The End of Time for Rulers”!!
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan No, this is not going to happen, the way Dr. Qadri wants, nor his ‘dharna’ on Quaid-e-Azam Avenue, is going to be the “Tipping Point”, as some analysts have opined. In fact Dr. Qadri, now is on the back foot and would soon be booted-out. The government has, so far treated him with political decency but no more. In … [Read more...]
India/Pakistani Detente’ Went Into the Ground with Mullah Nazir
Peter Chamberlin The military-dominated politics pushed by Mr. Saeed are identical to those of the actual “Taliban,” who were nice enough to provide America with a convenient excuse to wage experimental techno-warfare in Afghanistan (SEE: Rightwing alliance is revived ; Pushing Pakistan’s Buttons–or, Shit Rolls Downhill). Saeed likes to try to capitalize on the hot-button … [Read more...]
Recalling the Start of America’s Fiscal Eclipse
Ben Tanosborn As 2012 was coming to an end, Americans became concerned with what was referred to as the “fiscal cliff”… while the unrecognized problem all along has been what might be more appropriately called the “fiscal eclipse.” Once again, political and popular aversion to face economic reality won the day, and the illusory fiscal cliff was replaced by other financial … [Read more...]
American Foreign Policy Contradictions
Torn Between “Good Al-Qaeda” and “Bad Al-Qaeda” Peter Chamberlin “US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has said the slimmed-down force would focus on preventing Al-Qaeda… from regaining a foothold in the war-shattered nation.” When Do We Fight Against Terrorists and When Do We Put Them On the American Payroll? The hypocritical foreign policy of Barack Obama is … [Read more...]
Responsibility and Accountability in Alzheimer’s Care
Dr. Ethelle G. Lord Individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias require specialized care both while at home and after entering long-term care. Professional caregivers and family caregivers who tirelessly provide this specialized care on a daily basis, even during the night hours, must constantly remind themselves of their mission and greater purpose in doing this … [Read more...]
LEARNING TO COPE: Living and Dying with Alzheimer’s
Dr. Ethelle G. Lord Since a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s means there is a great deal of uncertainty about life and death on a daily basis, developing coping mechanisms early to help the individual living with Alzheimer’s is very important. Such pre-planning supports the family caregiver who already fears the day this precious life will end. Here is our story and how we coped with … [Read more...]
Gun Control: An Incomplete Answer for a Desensitized Society
Ben Tanosborn It takes a horrific event, one close to home and which affect people we identify with, to give us a momentary shock capable of re-sensitizing us; taking us, at least in the short term, from a state of indifference to one of genuine concern. This December 14, the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, was such an event. As a result, … [Read more...]
From FMCT to FMRT
Jameel-ur-Rehman Baloch The post world war II scenario has envisaged collective security and regionalism, both demonstrate the complete fallacy of the cliché that the world could possibly be free of all kinds of weapons in general, nuclear weapons in particular. Debates within the country and abroad have resumed concerning that will Pakistan succumb to the foreign pressure … [Read more...]
Strategy of Kazakhstan 2050
On the Address of President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev to the people of Kazakhstan on ‘Strategy of Kazakhstan 2050: New policy of the established state’ As is known, in 1997 Kazakhstan launched wide-ranging economic and political reforms to implement the strategy ‘Kazakhstan 2030 and to establish our young state. During these years, the country managed to build a … [Read more...]
Стратегия Казахстан 2050
О Послании Президента Республики Казахстан Н.А.Назарбаева народу Казахстана «Стратегия Казахстана 2050. Новый политический курс состоявшегося государства» Как известно, в 1997 году Республика Казахстан приступила к проведению широкомасштабных экономических и политических реформ для реализации стратегии «Казахстан 2030» и становления нашего молодого государства. За эти годы … [Read more...]
Asghar Khan to Tahirul Qadri
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan The other day I saw on the television , Tahirul Qadri’s hysteric declaration of his agenda to reform “the rotten lot of politicians” within three weeks, otherwise, he would lead a four million march to Islamabad, to demolish ‘Zardari’s citadel’, and like Mohammad Morsi of Egypt, will rise to capture reigns of the … [Read more...]
APPROVED: Another Armed Intervention Against Another American “Islamist” Terror
Peter Chamberlin [Re: UN Security Council approves Mali intervention force] After witnessing the same deadly, hypocritical scenario unfold over and over, I am just now beginning to see the real genius that went into the Pentagon’s “Take-over-the-World Plan.” This is how you manage to wage war upon the entire world, more or less simultaneously, with nothing more than an … [Read more...]
Will US Vision of Middle East Change on the Road to Damascus?
Ben Tanosborn It is unlikely that American leaders, from the State Department to the White House to the Pentagon will seize the Syria-opportunity as a turning point in helping bring calm and stability to the Middle East. Obama failed miserably during his first term to get Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table, forcefully if needed be; for Israel in general, and … [Read more...]
Нейтралитет и Превентивная Дипломатия
Ашгабат, 12 декабря 2012 (nCa) --- Во вторник в Туркменистане прошла конференция, посвященная нейтралитету и превентивной дипломатии. Конференция была приурочена 17-ой годовщине обретения Туркменистаном статуса постоянного нейтралитета и 5-ой годовщине открытия в Ашгабаде Регионального Центра ООН по превентивной дипломатии в Центральной Азии. Тема конференции: Нейтралитет … [Read more...]
Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy
Ashgabat, 12 December 2012 (nCa) --- Turkmenistan hosted Tuesday an international conference on neutrality and preventive diplomacy. It was timed to coincide with the 17th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s attainment of the status of a permanently neutral country and the 5th anniversary of establishment of the UN Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia, based in … [Read more...]
Саммит СНГ – 3
Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 10 декабря (nCa) --- От Путина перейдем к рассмотрению некоторых аспектов саммита в области безопасности. Из 20 документов, подписанных по итогам саммита, 7 связанны с вопросами обеспечения безопасности: 1. Соглашение об образовании Совета руководителей подразделений финансовой разведки государств – участников СНГ. 2. Соглашение о сотрудничестве в … [Read more...]
CIS Summit – 3
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 10 December (nCa) --- Leaving Putin at the centre of CIS picture, let’s shift the focus for awhile to the security aspects of the summit. Of the 20 documents signed after the summit, the following 7 are related to some aspects of security: Agreement on creation of council of financial intelligence agencies of CIS states Agreement on cooperation … [Read more...]
Саммит СНГ – 2
Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 7 декабря 2012 (nCa) --- Сегодня мы начинаем публикацию серии статей, посвященных Путину, человеку, который весьма вероятно пробудет в Кремле до 2024 года. Прежде чем обратиться к выступлению Путина, давайте ненадолго остановимся на декларации саммита, которая называется Ашгабадской Декларацией. Проект Декларации был подготовлен по инициативе … [Read more...]
CIS Summit – 2
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 7 December 2012 (nCa) --- We started this series with sharp focus on Putin, the man who is quite likely to stay in Kremlin up to 2024. Before looking at the speech of Putin, let’s turn briefly to the summit declaration, officially titled Ashgabat Declaration. The declaration was drafted at the initiative of the president of Turkmenistan and its … [Read more...]
Саммит СНГ – 1
Тарик Саиди Ашгабат, 6 декабря 2012 (nCa) --- Повестка дня и традиции собрали всех лидеров в Ашгабаде для участия в саммите, но у всех на уме был только один вопрос: Как ходит Путин? Вопрос был решен, когда вместо обычно уверенно шагающего Путина появился хромающий Путин. Он вышел из автомобиля примерно в 14:30, опоздав на тридцать минут к началу саммита, запланированного … [Read more...]
CIS Summit – 1
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 6 December 2012 (nCa) --- Agenda and tradition brought them to Ashgabat for the summit but the question uppermost in everyone’s mind was: How does Putin walk? The question was answered when instead of a usually bouncy Putin a limping Putin emerged from the car at about 14:30, some thirty minutes late for the summit that was supposed to start at … [Read more...]
Science and Sortilege in Today’s Political Economics
Ben Tanoborn We are just a decade-short from a century since Balliol College (Oxford) introduced interdisciplinary studies in philosophy, politics and economics (PPE) as a modern alternative to the study of the Classics. Academic programs in much of the world, adopting the granting of degrees which combined the study of these three fields, have been slowly discarding … [Read more...]
Pattie Mallette Refused to Abort her Son Justin Bieber
Clemente Ferrer “I only knew that I couldn’t. I just knew that I had to keep him and do everything as best as I could. I didn’t know how I was going to do it, but what I did know was that I couldn’t, that I couldn’t abort. I had to give the best of myself. I had to see what could be done. And I was willing to do what needed to be done.” From her will power, it was obvious … [Read more...]
Do You Know the History of the Afghani Currency?
The history of a country is more often than not represented also by the many twists and turns that its national currency must endure, as well. When the country is also racked by decades of turmoil, economic strife, and foreign occupations, the stories become entwined even deeper still. Afghanistan is one nation where this correlation has been more pronounced, but, hopefully, … [Read more...]
Increased intolerance of Christians in Christian countries
Clemente Ferrer “The bishops of Europe are especially aware of the manifestations of discrimination and intolerance of religion confirm that some values and rights that are fundamental to Europe are far from a reality in some countries on the continent,” said Catholic Bishop András Veres of Szombathely, Hungary, in a comment on a 2011 report in Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore … [Read more...]
Romney Champions the Rich, Obama Champions… No One
Ben Tanosborn A model nation for democracy, is that what we claim to be? My guess is that many political scientists would place the US as democracy’s anti-model, not exactly the nation to emulate. For starts, here we are more than three weeks before Election Day (November 6) and people are already casting ballots in some states. Not that it should matter much, some would … [Read more...]
Unfair subcontracting in Afghanistan: who pays?
Najib Manalai Mohamed Said Fellag, an Algerian humorist, displays in one of his shows a young Algerian embraces the Catholic faith to marry his Swiss lover. During the christening ceremony the priest pours water on him and converts him from Muslim to Catholic. Later, his wife asks him to buy some fish for a Friday lunch. The new convert buys a chicken, pours water on it and … [Read more...]
“Devising A Robust Defence Policy” – SSCD
General Mirza Aslam Beg, Former Chief of Army Staff, Pakistan The Senate Standing Committee on Defence (SSCD) is presently engaged in “devising a robust defense policy, aimed at making policy guidelines for the parliamentarians”, with three objectives in mind. One, to review current issues pertaining to defense; Two, to determine mandatory changes to the defense policy, Three, … [Read more...]
A Pakistani in an Afghan Hospital
Jamil Omar Outside the snow had been falling thick and fast for the past three days, inside we were closeted in an overheated apartment with diminishing oxygen. Around midnight I felt myself drifting into Fairy Meadows - a condition first experienced during a high altitude trek around the Fairy Meadows. I tossed about a bit, tried sitting up, took long breaths but nothing … [Read more...]
Person-centered healthcare and Alzheimer’s: What does it mean?
Dr. Ethelle G. Lord Long-term care facilities always promote their person-centered healthcare services. Do you know what it is and does your loved one actually receive person-centered care? How do the providers know if they are delivering person-centered care? How do system managers know where they can improve the quality of care? In the case of a person living with … [Read more...]
The RAP Vote: Alternative to TweedleBar’k and TweedleMitt
Ben Tanosborn Well, the second half of the quadrennial political charade is over, Pres. Barack Obama making his case for a second term in office before a friendly audience of militant Democrats at the convention in Charlotte. Tongue-in-arm Joe Biden, likely to be held accountable for his “America’s best days are ahead of us” remark, introduced the POTUS to give his acceptance … [Read more...]
The RAP Vote: Alternative to Lack of Acceptable Choices
Ben Tanosborn Almost half a millennium ago, Montaigne, in his wisdom, was telling us that “sometimes it is a good choice not to choose at all.” [Essays III.ix]. He could have been addressing what would eventually be American democracy, its captive politics, and the fantasy that voters are making a meaningful choice when casting their ballots for either Tweedledum or … [Read more...]
Green-on-Blue incidents in Afghanistan: Answer from Inside
Najib Manalai During the first few months of 2012, more than 40 NATO soldiers have been killed by the Afghan National Security Forces personnel in around 32 incidents. From 2007 to 2011, 58 alliance military personnel have been killed in 26 such incidents. The rise in number of these incidents is a cause of concern for Afghan and NATO military officials. General Martin … [Read more...]
Основные моменты визита Президента Таджикистана в Туркменистан
Анализ nCa Ашгабат, 28 августа 2012 (nCa — Президент Таджикистана Эмомали Рахмон посетил Туркменистан 22-24 августа 2012 года. Это был очень важный визит, с тяжело нагруженно повесткой дня. В самом деле, «тяжело нагруженный» является точным описанием в данном случае, в результате чего в уме возникает образ тяжело нагруженного судна, лишь менее половины которого видна … [Read more...]