Saturday, March 13, 2010

Are Islamic Extremists Getting Closer To Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenal?

Jihadists Take Nuclear Step? -- Rajeev Sharma

Recent terrorist trends show some worrying signs, says Rajeev Sharma. Are they infiltrating Pakistan’s last line of defence?

For anyone keeping track of terrorism trends, it has been a depressing 16 months since the carnage of the Mumbai terrorist attacks. Terrorists have continued to be deadly and innovative in their tactics and expansive in their reach since then, demonstrating a breathtaking diversity in their methods. But the most disturbing trend is the increase in attacks on security forces in charge of nuclear installations, attacks that are a reminder of a sobering fact—jihadists want to go nuclear.

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My Comment: A sobering assessment on what is Al Qaeda's ultimate military goal.

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