Prager University: Pakistan - Can Sharia and Freedom Coexist?

"We teach what isn't taught." - Dennis Prager

Pakistan is a complete pain in the neck for the West, because it is a dual player in the battle against Islamist extremism.  Pakistan's leaders do not want to be overrun by the extremists, because they know they and their families will be the first to perish...But in many ways they have a common bond with the extremists.  Even if they didn't have any bonds with the extremists, the first reality keeps them from destroying them.  Plus they use the extremists as a tool against their Indian enemy.

That said, it's important to remember two things about Pakistan.  One, they have nuclear weapons - a lot of them.  Two they have long-range missiles, capable of delivering their nukes...As such, the West will continue to allow Pakistan to play it's double game, out of fear of the Islamists taking over - taking over their nuclear weapons.

A couple more things to remember about Pakistan.  China has taken them under their wing, and will not allow the West to meddle without trouble...Pakistan is a mild version of what Iran will become if they are allowed to become a nuclear power - except Iran is already led by extremists, which would make them much more of a problem.

This semester of Prager University is presented by:  Haroon Ullah

"Despite Western hopes, democracy does not necessarily moderate Islamist party platforms and ideologies.  On the contrary, Islamists can become even more extreme in democratic settings." - H.U.

"If the extremists prevail, the worlds fifth largest democracy will become the worlds largest terror state." - H.U.