New Great Game and Afghanistan

The United Kingdom and Russia were vying for capturing the Central Asia during the 19th century. The United Kingdom was approaching from the Indian side, whereas the Russians were heading toward India while capturing Central Asia. Unfortunately, the Afghan soil was the center of this great game and Pashtuns were its fuel at that time. Both countries were using Afghanistan as a buffer state and playing this game from the Afghanistan soil. The tenure of this classical great game started with Russia-Prussia war in 1813 and ended on Anglo-Russian Convention in 1907. A British intelligence officer, Arthur Konolly had given this title to a geopolitical and strategic war and he had named the entire Central Asia the Great Chessboard. Rudyard Kipling later on gave this great game an unmatched fame and a romantic status in his novel the KIM.
War of Capturing Resources
This new great game is a war of capturing resources, particularly oil, its supply routes, pipelines and mineral resources more than just occupying territories. Another fundamental difference between the two is that the United Kingdom and Russia were the major players in the old great game, whereas Iran played a side role from time to time along with them; whereas, in the new game, a large number of regional and international powers are involved and the fuel are again the Pashtuns and to an extent Pakistanis. The players in this war include, in addition to the United States, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its allies, Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Tajikistan of Central Asia, population of which is even less than 2,000,000.
This war is becoming the most expensive war of all times. Only the United States spent $130 billion in 2010 ($4 billion for social sector, and that too, with a number of conditions because of which the entire amount could not be released) (Parenthesis as published). This expenditure earlier amounted to $50 billion to $65 billion. The expenditure incurred by other countries is in addition to this. With regard to life losses, too, this war is becoming unbearable for the United States and its allies. The number of casualties and injured troops is increasing with each passing day. So far, more than 3,000 US and ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) troops have died, whereas number of injured troops stands close to 8,000. However, according to independent sources, number of casualties and wounded troops could exceed these estimates because the Americans and ISAF sources are trying to fudge the numbers due to public reaction.
As far as the Afghans are concerned, they -- according to famous poet, Faiz Ahmed Faiz -- consider their flesh and blood part of the soil so it became food of the soil (means the body went back to its origin). Majority of the troops, who have returned to their home countries, are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Their treatment, including physical ailments, will cost approximately $650 million. On returning home, these troops assume strange behavior. Some limit themselves within their homes; and some join those Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), which help people in Afghanistan and Iraq.
According to the US Anti-Suicide report, approximately 100 out of these returnees commit suicide every year, whereas, approximately 200 are prevented from committing suicide. Different countries want to have a stake in these countries because of their natural resources and strategic importance.
Natural Resources and Strategic Importance
Let us have a look at the natural resources and strategic importance of this region. The oil experts say huge quantity of oil is present under the Caspian Sea. In addition, the world's largest natural gas reserves are present in Turkmenistan and other Central Asian countries. According to survey, conducted during the erstwhile Soviet Union times, 73 million tons coal, 100 billion barrel oil (it appears to be somewhat incorrect) (parenthesis as published) and 5 trillion cubic ft natural gas is present in Afghanistan.
In addition to this, the American National Geological Society conducted another survey in 2007 but released its report in 2010, which says that huge reserves of copper, gold, cobalt and raw iron, which value at $1 trillion, are present on the Afghan side of the Durand Line. The nature's distribution does not observe the geographic limits, set by human beings. It means that there could be huge reserves on the other side of the border, too (means, on Pakistani side). The Pentagon has compared and declared the Lithium reserves here at par with Saudi Arabia's oil reserves. In modern life, Lithium assumes the same importance as the oil, because no battery can be manufactured without Lithium. It is abundantly used in manufacturing several products.
China has initiated a $3 billion project in ionic copper mines, situated in Lugar Province of Afghanistan. It means the Pakistan-Afghanistan Pashtun belt is important as a transit route and it is also full of natural resources.
To benefit from these resources, the United States had first planned to lay a pipeline from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, and then to India and the Arabian Sea. The US firm, Unocal, Bredas of Argentine, and a Saudi company were competing to get the contract for this project. The US firm, Unocal had already spent lot of money on conducting feasibility study and had also arranged funding from international institutions, but the Taliban awarded contract to Bredas, which stunned the United States. Approximately four months before the 9/11 attacks, the US delegation informed every one and particularly Pakistan, during an international conference in Bonn that the Taliban had now become unbearable. And their government will be toppled by the end of the year.
The CIA initiated contacts with Ahmed Shah Masood; otherwise, ZalmayKhalilzad, while representing the US Government, had expressed support to the Taliban in his article, published in The New York Times only two days before this contact (with Ahmed Shah Masood by the CIA was established). In this article, Zalmay had also reprimanded the European countries for banning women veil. The write had suggested the European governments that they should not impose their culture on Afghans, as observing veil is a centuries old Afghan tradition.
The 9/11 attacks provided them (the United States and allies) a golden opportunity and they invaded Afghanistan, which unleashed a new process of destruction and devastation, because the war (in Afghanistan, allusion to Russian invasion of Afghanistan) had, in fact, started 20 years ago before the 9/11 attacks.
Cultural and Religious Influence
From a strategic importance point of view, four historic areas surround this region. Wild tribes, be they in the form of Scythians, White Huns or Mughals, have always marched from the northern plains, Steppe; and finally, Russia's march through Central Asia toward warm waters and Afghanistan and then expansion of Chinese empire from south to the east; and arrival of Indian cultural and religious influence from northwest side.Afghanistan is situated in the southwest of the Middle East region and Wakhan corridor is also situated here, borders of which, touch Azad Kashmir (Pakistan-administered Kashmir) in the south, Tajikistan in the north and China in the east. During 10-year erstwhile Soviet Union war, this was under their occupation; and the United States is also staying here. Iran is also situated in the same area; and Gwadar Port, which is placed as a modern port right at the edge of Asian Gulf, is situated on its eastern side.

New Geopolitical Equation in Asia

After the dramatic announcement of killing of Osama Bin Laden, a big change in the geopolitics of Asia has become evident centering the dilemma in the relations between Pakistan and the United States. Through this incident, signals are being received regarding a visible role of China and a shrink in the influence of the United States in this region as a split has been created in the relationship between Pakistan and the United States. The plummeting in the Washington-Islamabad relations first came to the limelight through the arrest of a US contractor Raymond Davis, who is known as a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) spy, for his involvement in the killings of two Pakistani citizens. After languishing for three months in prison, Raymond Davis was freed in March with the payment of blood money.
Since then, it was being thought that the US pressure on Pakistan would be mounted. Exactly this happened. Subsequently, the United States claimed that their commandoes have killed Bin Laden in a raid. Pakistan has described the raid as a blow to its sovereignty. However, the United States has brought an allegation against Pakistani intelligence agency for providing shelter to Bin Laden. Though a number of questions have surfaced centering this raid -- whether Bin Laden was really killed in the attack or he was killed much earlier or anybody else was killed in the name of Bin Laden.
War on Terror
Centering this incident whatever it might be -- the actual Bib Laden killed or no -- Pakistan is trying to come out of the influence of the United States, a long time friend of that country. Within 15 days of the killing of Bin Laden, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani visited China. The Chinese leaders categorically announced that Pakistan has significant contribution to the war on terror. This country is also a victim of terrorism.
The Western countries must show their respect to the sovereignty of Pakistan. The Chinese leaders further announced that Beijing will consider any attack on Islamabad an attack against it and China will always stand beside Pakistan. This announcement from Beijing in the face of an intense pressure from the west was not only a matter of ease for Islamabad, but a clear indication that China support Pakistan at the time of difficulty.
Building Gwadar Port
Massive steps were taken to enhance military relations between China and Pakistan during this visit of Gilani. The area of cooperation also includes transfer of military technology side by side with military assistance. China has assured Pakistan of supplying more than 50 JF Thunder Aircraft within a shortest possible time. In addition, the two countries have reached an agreement on purchasing frigates for the navy and training on operating submarines. Seventy-five percent arms of Pakistani Armed Forces comes from China. Very soon 260 Chinese fighter planes will be added to the Pakistan Air Force. It is being though that Pakistan is going to be a member of Shanghai Cooperation from an observer at the behest of China. And this might add a new dimension to China-India relations in the coming days. During Gilani's visit to China this time, the most important military on the agenda was the proposal of setting up a naval base at Gwadar Seaport, built on assistance from Beijing.
China and India have long been involved in a race for expanding influence in the India Ocean. Comparatively India navy is now stronger in the India Ocean. It can be said India has its hegemony on the sea. An intensive relationship of cooperation of India navy with the US Navy has been added to this. China has to import its fuel oil from the Middle East through the narrow strata of Malacca under the India-US naval surveillance. During any adverse situation the India-US naval power may close down this supply route for China. Alternative sea routes are very essential for China. Beijing is going to be achieved this opportunity this time completely. Gwadar seaport has multifaceted military significance. Virtually this port will be the main center for China to maintain its influence in the southern seacoast of Asia. From there China will be able to maintain its surveillance on the Indian and US Naval Forces.
Gwadar Seaport is very close to the seacoast of Oman. The distance of the Persian Gulf from here is not so far. Before 1958, Gwadar was under Oman. Later, the area was handed over to Pakistan. In 1973, US President Richard Nixon visited Pakistan. During the visit, the then Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto requested Richard Nixon to help building a seaport at Gwadar. Bhutto proposed that Pakistan would ensure benefit of the US Navy from Gwadar if the port was built with assistance from his country. But Nixan did not make any response to that proposal.
Failing to get any support from the US for building the seaport at Gwadar, Pakistan did not abandon its plan in this regard. Later, they sought helps from China in this regard. The work on building the seaport began in 2002 with assistance from China. China invested $200million for construction of the seaport. The first phase of the construction of the port ended in 2006. Singapore Port Management Authority was given the responsibility of running the port. Now China will be given the responsibility of running the port from Singapore Port Authority. A decision has been taken to review soon the port management by Singapore Port Authority.
The work on establishing direct road and railway communications with China from Gwadar seaport has begun so that oil tankers could be transported to Chinese territory from the port. China began the expansion of road network on Karakoram Highway from Gilgit in Pakistan to Xinjinag province of China. In 2006, Islamabad and Beijing signed agreement to build a road from Kashgar in China to Abbottabad in Pakistan. The two countries took the decision of constructing an alternative land route in consideration that Karakoram Highway might be risky for bigger containers. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited China in July 2010. During his talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao, a decision was taken to set up 3,000 km railway line from Kashgar to Gwadar.
Security experts believe China will use this port equally both for civil and military purposes. Chinese ships will not anchor at the port only, but its submarines use the same as a base. In a recent report by New Delhi-based Institute of Defense Studies and Analysis said this port is a threat to India. Gwadar Port is very close to Hormuz strata. During any adverse situation, Pakistan might impose restriction on this route. However, Beijing will be able to conduct a complete surveillance on Indo-US naval maneuverings in the Arab Sea and Persian Gulf.
Pressure From Western Countries
Both the United States and India are worried over this strategic and military cooperation between Pakistan and China. Many people think the conflict between the CIA and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is rooted in the relations between China and Pakistan. It seems that the US has toned down to Pakistan as Islamabad successfully played the China card in face of relentless pressure from the Western countries.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a surprised visit to Pakistan along with Admiral Mike Mullen, then chairman of the Joint US Chief of Staff. Hillary announced that the United States will continue its cooperation and the war on terror with Pakistan. So long the United States has been alleging that Bin Laden had been hiding inside Pakistan with helps from Pakistani intelligence officials. But during her visit to Islamabad, Hillary said she did not believe top Pakistani official knew about the hiding of Bin Laden in that country.
The US security adviser has already announced that Washington's assistance to Pakistan will not be stopped. The US concern has started unfolding at a time when Pakistan is set to go under the total influence of China.
Despite conducting drone attacks inside Pakistan to eliminate the Taliban militants, the United States has been holding talks with the Taliban at the mediation of Turkey. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officials have already held meeting with mid ranking Taliban leaders. Recently, former NATO official and former foreign minister of Turkey Hiqmat Setin said that Turkey was going to hold high level talks with the Taliban soon.
It is being observed that the United States contact with the Taliban still exists. However, Pakistan has been made the target of the Taliban. Questions have now been raised from inside Pakistan about the motive behind the recent attack on Pakistani naval base in Karachi and destruction of two naval surveillance aircraft. Whether any special message is being given by this type of attack. It has become clear from the nature of the attack that the target of the raid was to hit the military strength of Pakistan. A section of the mass media in Pakistan has alleged that those who have been conducting this type of attack in Pakistan in the name of the Taliban have special links with the US and Indian intelligence agency.
Pakistan's Military Cooperation with China
However, India has already expressed concern over Pakistan's military cooperation with China. Following the claim of killing Bin Laden at Abbottabad by the US force, a hint was given from New Delhi that India might conduct similar attack on Pakistan. The reaction shown by Pakistan in response to that desire of New Delhi is another cause of concern for India. Pakistan made it clear that if India dared to conduct such raids Islamabad will limited scale nuclear weapon or tactical nuclear arms. It was not so long known that Pakistan has such sophisticate nuclear arsenals.
At the same time, India plunged into another diplomatic difficulty. India handed over a list of 50 terrorists residing in Pakistan to Islamabad authorities and demanded their extradition for trials. The following day reports were published in the Indian newspapers that two of the listed terrorists detained in Indian prisons. Indian wanted to mount pressure on Pakistan in line with the United States, but they himself got entangled in trouble. And as a result, the image of India was tarnished.
After the killing of Bin Laden, the competition launch between the United States and China for expanding influence centering Pakistan gives a signal of a new strategic equation of the Asian superpowers. Iran has also joined the race. Iran has already expressed its solidarity with the integrity of Pakistan. It is being thought that Pakistani military officials have been maintaining contacts with Iran.
Importance of Islamabad
Except China, Pakistan has taken initiative of enhancing cooperation with Russia. President Asif Ali Zardari had already visited Russia. He was given a rousing reception in Moscow. The new relations of China and Russia with Iran and Pakistan could turnout to be a big concern for the United States in future. This will make the position of US-led NATO force in Afghanistan weak, and also deal a blow to the US initiatives of establishing control over the energy resources in Central Asia. In addition, Russia, China is also enhancing its influence in the Central Asia. A cooperative relation between China and Pakistan will help Beijing to make another step forward in expanding its influence in this region. Because of road communication with Central Asia and port facilities, the importance of Pakistan has increased. Despite multifaceted pressure from United States and acts of sabotage inside the country, Pakistan is playing the cards of its good relations with China and Russia because of its geostrategic position. And this is the main weapon of Pakistan. Because of this it is very easy to criticize Pakistan, but difficult to avoid.

Hillary Clinton’s India Visit

During the highly important recent visit to India by US State Secretary Hillary Clinton, the United States and India have expressed the resolve for promotion of cooperation in civil nuclear technology and defense sectors along with others departments also. Hillary Clinton has said that they will not tolerate the sanctuaries for the terrorists at all. Pakistan should take full-scale action against terrorism for the sake of stability in the region and that it should share intelligence information. It is necessary for the future of Pakistan itself.
India-Pakistan Dialogues
The US and Indian foreign ministers expressed these views while addressing a joint news conference at the conclusion of strategic dialogues. On this occasion, both the countries agreed to expand cooperation for curbing terrorism and to expedite the process of implementation of the civilian nuclear agreement. The strategic dialogues also discussed the Pakistan-India dialogues and they urged that Pakistan should destroy the safe havens of the terrorists for stability in the region and for security of its future. Clinton said that civil nuclear agreement is a ''vital investment'' between both the countries. For this purpose, the United States will keep cooperating with India.
Clinton assured the Indian officials that the Barack Obama administration will keep the pressure up against Pakistan to handle the extremists and that they will not allow Taliban to regain power in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US military. She said that Pakistan-India talks are welcome development. The United States wants to see confidence restored between both the countries and for this purpose the settled measures should be properly acted upon.
War on Terror
She reiterated that the United States considers Pakistan an important ally in the war on terror. She confessed that the number of people who died in terrorists' attacks are far more than the people in the United States. However, Pakistan should secure its areas and its people. We want long term relations with Pakistan under the bilateral interests however we will not tolerate the safe hideouts of terrorists in any part of the world and we will have to work jointly in order to remove them. It is correct that no government can offer shelter to a terrorist since it is aware of the mortal consequences.
She said that it is in the interest of Pakistan' future to improve ties with India. She also said that we want to see justice done to the people who attacked India. The United States is committed to the agreement for civil nuclear technology and it will honor the agreement.
Expressing condolences and sympathies with the victims of Mumbai blasts, US State Secretary Hillary Clinton said that Indian war against terrorism is ''our war''. We will always side with India on this issue. Pakistan has also fallen prey to the terrorism. On this occasion, both the countries reached an agreement for the cyber security as well. Under the agreement, Indian secret agency -- Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and the US CIA will provide intelligence information to each other in case of any incident of terrorism.
Indian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna said during the talks with US State Secretary Hillary Clinton, we have talked about the permanent membership of India in the UN Security Council and to expand the role of India in Afghanistan. Krishna said at the time of military drawdown from Afghanistan, the United States should keep the ground realities in view and ''ensure'' that following the withdrawal, the Taliban-led terrorists do regroup and strengthen themselves. We have made it clear to the other allied countries, including the United States, that their presence is highly necessary in Afghanistan.
US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
US State Secretary Clinton said I want to make it clear that though the United States has initiated the process of pulling out its troops from Afghanistan but it does not mean we are completely leaving the region. We are committed to performing our duties in the region. She said that in order to give the reconciliation a practical shape and to maintain it, the United States would need the cooperation of all the neighboring countries of Afghanistan, including India and Pakistan. India has recently shifted its stance after a longtime opposition to talks with the Taliban.
Referring to India's stance, US State Secretary Clinton said that India has expressed its ''concerns'' about foreign intervention during the process of reconciliation. We agree to these concerns and we are holding talks with India over these issues. We also believe that Pakistan's role in also very important in this process and Pakistan has ''fair interests'' which should be safeguarded. A democratic, stable and prosperous Pakistan is necessary for the durable peace and security in the region. The drawdown in the forces does not signify that we are leaving Afghanistan alone.
US State Secretary Hillary Clinton urged India that now it is the right time when India should play its leadership role in the Asia where China is spreading its influence and power. She said that India should help the neighboring countries Pakistan and Afghanistan that are suffering numerous difficulties. India should expand its political influence as it has its economic influence and power. Moreover, Washington is ''aware of the fact'' that India has the capability to do so as compared to China. The 21st century is the time to find new opportunities and playing leadership role. She said the United States and India share common vision with regard to the future of the region. US State Secretary Clinton said that Indian leadership has all kinds of abilities to positively shape the future of Asia Pacific region and in this process, we encourage India that it not only should look toward east but also engage itself in the east as well.
Evolution of Economic, Historical and Scientific Process
The statement of US State Secretary Hillary Clinton in India where she said, ''I want to make it clear that the United States is going to start the process of drawdown of its troops from Afghanistan but it does not mean that we are going to leave this region'' is no less than a tragedy for the terrorists and their patrons. The terrorists are jumping with joy that they will once again regain the control of the region after the US withdrawal from this region and again they will be able to do what they please with. Moreover, the 'West's' agenda in this region with regard to the terrorism and the terrorists will not change because of the US economy coming to the state of default. It is notable that now India is also part of west besides China and Russia. However, no matter they are the US allies or Russia or China, no wants to see the United States going bankrupt because in that case, these advanced countries will lose lots of their assets in the United States. It will result into anarchy as a result to which the religious fanatics and terrorists will take over the control of the entire world.
Impact of US Economic Collapse
To be a superpower and then come up the expectations of this responsible level is no joke because it all takes place as a result of a long evolution of economic, historical and scientific process.
As a result of the collapse of the US economy, the world will confront various crises of serious nature including economically and militarily and no one will be immune from the mortal and lethal repercussions of the US economic collapse. Therefore, all these countries including the advanced countries will make every possible effort that things do not go this way because to successfully discharge the duties of a superpower is not possible for anyone including the US allies, and Russia or China, at the moment.

US Conspiracy of Jihad for World Domination

Jihadists in Pakistan and Afghanistan lead a life soaked in blood. At times, they target others and at others they fall victims of aerial attacks. This is their life! At times, they become friends of the US and at others, its enemies. The enmity between jihadis and the US has become so intense that the US is bombarding their homes with missiles. At least, this is what has befallen the head of Pakistani Taliban, Baitullah Mehsud.

Baitullah Mehsud's Death
Baitullah Mehsud's death became headlines not only in Pakistan but the world over. In Pakistan, it was an open secret that Baitullah Mehsud was so close to the US that despite specific information of his whereabouts, no drone attack could target him ever. It was said that he got Benazir Bhutto assassinated at US behest. A renowned analyst of Pakistan affairs, Nusrat Musheer, writes, "Baitullah Mehsud had declared war on Pakistan.

Baitullah Mehsud killed hundreds of Pakistani soldiers since 2005. Hundreds of innocent citizens also fell to his bullets. Because of this, he had emerged as the most wanted murderer in Pakistan." He further writes, "It was known that he was a US agent and worked at the specific US instructions. It is also said that it was at the instigation of the US and Israel that he had taken up arms against Pakistan".

Conspiracy Against Pakistan
In short, Baitullah Mehsud was a US agent. He was part and parcel of a conspiracy against Pakistan. And there is nothing surprising in it. After he had done what the US was using him for, the US had no utility of him and, therefore a US missile that targeted his home killed him.

In fact, ever since the jihadi movement commenced in 1980 in Afghanistan and Pakistan, all leaders of the movement including Baitullah Mehsud have been, purposely or clandestinely, a puppet in CIA hands.

In 1980, when the former Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan and gained control over it, a furor was created in Washington that it was time to avenge the Vietnam defeat on the USSR. During 1960-1970, the Soviet Union had supplied arms to Vietnam and had taught a lesson to the US. Perturbed by what it had to face in Vietnam, the US was greatly eager to avenge its defeat there. It decided to supply arms and ammunition to Afghans via Pakistan, and spend lavishly on both Pakistan and Afghanistan so that Afghans armed with sophisticated US weaponry may pin down the Soviet Union in hilly terrains of Afghanistan, forcing Soviet soldiers to run away. It was because of this that the slogan of jihad began to be raised via Pakistan.

Jihad in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The jihad that is on for the last 30 years in Afghanistan and Pakistan is, in fact, a US game plan, which has been proved and confirmed by analysts all over the world. A renowned Pakistani journalist who is now based in the US, Ahmed Rashid, has said in his book "Descent Into Chaos" that between 1982 and 1993, about 35,000 Muslim militants from 43 Islamic countries assembled in various madaris [religious seminaries] in Pakistan at the behest of the CIA, Inter Services Intelligence, and Saudi Arabia's intelligence agency. They were provided regular training in warfare in Afghanistan to fight the Soviet Union.

From the seed of the global jihad as sown by Pakistan's General Zia-ul-Haq of Pakistan and former US President Ronald Reagan, a jihadi organization Al-Qa'ida was born. It was also this seed that made Pakistan the center of jihadi activities for full two decades.

It has now become as clear as the day that whether it was the Afghan Mujahidin of 1980 or Al-Qa'ida that targeted the US since 2000, or even Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, the roots of all these jihadis are linked to US intelligence agency CIA, and Pakistan's ISI. This implies that it is the US and CIA that patronize all jihadi activities emanating from Afghanistan or Pakistan.

Political Game of the US
What does the US gain from this political game in the name of jihad? In fact, jihadi organizations and those who enforce jihad are part of the US strategic planning. By using them, the US achieves its political goals. First of all, by raising the slogan of jihad overnight, it eliminated its oldest enemy, the Soviet Union in 1980, and by the end of the 20th century, the US became the sole superpower in the world. The Anglo Saxon race that is ruling the US had the blessed idea in its head that as the UK had enslaved the world in the 19th century, in the same way the Anglo Saxon race be foisted upon the world. With this in mind, none other but former US Vice-President Dick Cheney had announced that the 21st century would belong to the US. Ahmed Rashid writes "The US had never made any such proclamation earlier. Its open message was imperialism or to bring the world under US control." After this announcement, Bush has become the "cowboy of the world".

As soon as the 21st century commenced, the US using the Al-Qa'ida attack of 11 September 2001 declared itself against all kinds of terrorism, and the cowboy of the world arose to become the ruler of the world by imposing US supremacy on it. In the name of war against terror, it turned Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other central Asia countries--Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and dozens of African countries--into US military bases. In this way, 90 percent of Muslims all over the world became fiefs of the US and their states its fiefdoms.

9/11 Factor
In wake of 11 September 2001, the US brought almost the entire Islamic world under its control and, as a natural corollary, gained control over their oil wealth. In a nutshell, the ruckus and furor on and against jihad helped and benefited none other than the US.

If, led by their religious sentiments and raising the slogan of "God is Great", Muslims gained anything, it was suicide bombing, that later began to kill their own fellowmen. That is why much jubilation and merry making is seen at the killing of Baitullah Mehsud in Pakistan, which had nurtured thousands of jihadis in its madaris. The jihad of the 20th and 21st century is un-Islamic. Instead, it is a service to the US.

In this macabre dance of death and bloodshed, it is the US that is benefiting and Muslims are at a loss. For God's sake, keep yourself aloof from this nefarious US game plan, or you may also meet this same fate like Mehsud. In short, the current jihad is a conspiracy. It is no service to Islam that began in the 1980s from Afghanistan, and the end of which is not in sight.