White Paper on the Taliban Invasion and Control of Pakistani Nuclear Sites

 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama

 

Executive Summary:  We, the United States, have vital security interests in addressing and resolving the current threats posed by Taliban extremists in Pakistan. The Taliban presently has taken control over facilities housing upwards of four nuclear-armed missiles in Swat valley. In addition, they are threatening to take action againstIsrael unless certain demands are met. The members of the United Nations Security Council were informed bySaudi Arabia that the Taliban does not posses the codes for the nuclear weapons. However, potentially, this information may not be accurate.   We continue to support the democratically elected Pakistani government and urge our allies in the Middle East to work together to actively support Pakistan. We urge the Pakistani military to not stand down and continue with its defensive strategy.

 

Key Points:

• Military: We do not anticipate at all that there will be American troops going into Pakistan. We shall continue to provide assistance to the Pakistani military using our drone technology. We will continue to maintain our military presence in Afghanistan and Iraq.  It is imperative that the threats and efforts by the Taliban are thwarted.

 

•  Political: The United States is committed to working with our allies in the region and the international community to address this security threat. Peace in the Middle East must be preserved. We will not directly negotiate with the Taliban organization.
• Economic:  We shall continue with economic assistance to Pakistan that includes direct monetary support, economic investment in Pakistan is crucial in supporting this fledgling democracy. The United Stateswants and envisions Pakistan to emerge as a stable and prosperous country that can be an example of democracy and Islam existing together in peace.
• Religious: The United States has continuously supports religious freedom and religious diversity. The Taliban demand to establish Sharia law is antithetical to democratic principles.