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Canary Trap was launched by me as a personal blog in 2008. Since then it has evolved into a platform for exclusive, well-researched, and objective information relating to corruption, human rights, intelligence, terrorism, and politico-security matters.
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ISI: An exceptional secret service
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsThe most important takeaway from this fascinating snapshot of the ISI, the Taliban, and Pakistan's view of America and its strategic choices is that Pakistan will never be a predictable puppet of US interests. -
Taliban’s hurrah at Kabul Intercontinental
Posted on July 2, 2011 | No CommentsThe dramatic attack on Kabul’s Intercontinental hotel earlier in the week ties in somewhat convolutedly with the arrest in Karachi in February 2010 of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a Taliban commander. -
Will Obama fall between stools?
Posted on June 25, 2011 | No CommentsPresident Obama has tried to reconcile the irreconcilables – the requirements of his domestic audience and the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. -
Even on slippery slope, an ace up Pak sleeve
Posted on May 29, 2011 | No CommentsThe siege of the naval base in Karachi leads to an even more frightening conclusion. The base was attacked without outsiders having been noticed at the countless checkpoints required at a military facility. -
Russia eyes role in Afghanistan by courting Pakistan
Posted on May 17, 2011 | No CommentsPakistan at the moment is an important state for Russia to engage if they want to play a more active role in Central and South Asia. -
US needs to do more to fight LeT
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsIt is time the US government wakes up to the serious global threat this terror organisation poses. -
ISI’s strategic blackmail
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 1 CommentTaking advantage of the political controversy in Pakistan over the Raymond Davis case, the ISI has strategically capped intelligence cooperation with and operations by the CIA.
