NATO to deploy AWACS in Afghanistan

Updated on : Saturday, January 08, 2010

KABUL: The US-led military alliance says it will deploy the Airborne Warning and Control System planes (AWACS) to war-ravaged Afghanistan, officials say.

A NATO spokesperson said in Brussels on Friday that the planes would monitor the growing traffic of aerial missions against Taliban militants.

"AWACS [planes are] to begin their operations in Afghanistan in mid-January," media quoted NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu as saying.

She said AWACS are also fitted with long-range radar allowing them to detect other aircraft and prevent mid-air collisions.

Defense analysts say US-led forces do not need AWACS planes and other advanced weapons meant for big wars.

The developments come after Lindsey Graham, senior Republican senator, suggested that the US should devise a plan to permanently keep American troops in the war-torn country.

The Pentagon, meanwhile, decided to send an additional 1,400 marines to Afghanistan, the first series of which could begin arriving on the ground as early as mid-January.

Despite an earlier pledge by US President Barack Obama for a major drawdown of troops from the war-ravaged country by July 2011, American officials recently announced that US soldiers would remain in Afghanistan for at least another four years.

Analysts say the US is looking for an excuse to expand its military operations in the troubled South and central Asian regions to secure bases near Russia and China.

NATO has admitted to the rising power of militants in Afghanistan despite the growing presence of US-led forces in the country, which currently stands at 150,000.

War on Terror – a failure is in the way!

Updated on : Tuesday, July 27, 2010

From inception, there have always been some elements of mistrust between Pakistan and USA on War on Terror. Pakistan usually complains that Pakistani Army and nation have made more sacrifices than any other nation but USA does not recognize it in its true sprit and always has a policy of suspicion on Pakistani actions against Taliban militants and Al-Qaeda. Moreover USA does not fulfill its obligations in the right way of aiding Pakistan against incurred loses in this war.
US administration although praises Pakistan Army’s successful operation and South Waziristan and Swat but simultaneously puts doubts on the role of ISI in Afghanistan. Pakistan also does not like the Pro-India policy, which USA demonstrates in the region. USA needs badly Pakistan to deal with Al-Qaeda and Taliban phenomena Both USA and India are well aware that they cannot be successful without the help of Pakistan but its is their common viewpoint and agenda that Pakistan should be given due importance despite its incredible role in the war for the stability in region and safety of whole World. From time to time, USA had the policy of pressurizing Pakistan for infamous demand of “do more” but did not bother to think deeply the necessities and requirements of this sort of war. Inside USA, there are sever differences in military command and white house on Afghan war policies. This has also resulted in termination of top US military brass in Afghanistan.
Pakistan also has reservations over USA policies in the region. Despite that Pakistan is US ally in war on terror but all USA blessings are for India. As a policy, USA does not give Pakistan whatever it needs and opposes to whatever Pakistan gets from its friend. Obviously with such sort of mindset with ally, USA cannot win war in Afghanistan. USA foreign policy should fly from Washington to Islamabad directly and not from the route of Delhi. This is the clear message of time, which should be heeded by USA if wants to win war on terror otherwise a failure is in the way.