The World's Most Dangerous Situation

Pakistan may be the world's most dangerous situation and Obama administrations worst diplomatic nightmare. For starters, it is dream of fanatics like the Taleban and al-Qaida to topple the government of nation that has at least 100 nuclear weapons. The terrible possibilities this presents for those who thrive best in a climate of chaos cannot be overstated. This means, of course, that the US government cannot sit back on the side lines and simply wait it out. But if you were advising the President or the Chiefs of Staff, what would recommend they do?

The radical insurgents are taking it to the streets, fighting an urban style of warfare. This puts plenty of civilians in the crossfire, and allows the Taleban and al-Qaida to use innocent people as shields. Using our military to "open fire" on the enemy would cause untold casualties among the people of Pakistan, it would erode support from the legitimate government of Pakistan, who would now doubt take the blame for allowing the American military to fire indiscriminately into Pakistan's cities, and could further the descent order in a country we need to be able to count upon as an Ally.

As Christians, we need to pray for our President and his Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton as they deliberate about how to best assist Pakistan. Pakistan has so much as told us to stay out of it. But, this is simply no realistic. Wihtout discrediting, usurping, or undermining the government and people of Pakistan, when push comes to shove, we simply have to ensure that nuclear arms do not fall into the hands of terrorists, or that Pakistan does not so unravel that the whole region is drug into the conflict, which itself could escalate into a nuclear conflict between Pakistan and India. Pray for wisdom for all who have a part in deciding how this situation plays out.