subho basu
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I am an historian of South Asian politics. Trained at Cambridge University England, I joined academia as a professor in 2002. In the last few years I wrote two books on politics in India and Nepal. I also edited books on electoral politics in South Asian countries including Pakistan. I currently teach at Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. I have done news coverage for BBC World Service and wrote articles for Indian news paper
About subho
Occupation:
Associate Professor, History Department, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University NY
Interests:
Politics in South Asia: Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, US Politics and
Expertise:
I am specialist in South Asian Studies with knowledge of Bengali, Hindi and Nepali language
Affiliations:
American Historical Association,
American Political Scientists Association
Moveon. Org
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faculty.maxwell.syr.edu/subasu/
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subho reviewed this story - Aug 10, 2009
subho reviewed this story - Aug 3, 2009
This is a very sad story. It simply demonstrates how intolerant world has become. This is the result of rise of Islamic fundamentalism and also to some extent a legacy of Pakistan's former miltary junta's legitimacy crisis.
It is the poor who suffer from intolerance of others. This is true everywhere in the world. Pakistan witnessed the rise of fundamentalism and these poor men were its victim.
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subho reviewed this story - Jul 30, 2009
This story provides in depth analysis of events based on local sources. Punjab govenment is against Talibal not because o Pro_ US attitude but because of terrorist attacks that took place in Punjab.
I believe that terrorist attacks against police and ordinary people had changed the position of Pakistan Government.
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subho reviewed this story - Jul 30, 2009
It is impossible to verify the factual content of the story. It relies on Pakistan army's information which is in most cases not a reflection of actual situation
Pakistan government needs to have more holistic approach in resolving this problem. A substantial section of Pakistan army is sympathetic to these militants.
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subho reviewed this story - Jul 28, 2009
This story captures a critical apect of Indian politics but it fails to highlight how much both Indians and Pakistanis would like to have peace
I believe peace between India and Pakistan is necessary and extremists on both sides have invested in the continuation of this conflict. A determined politician can negotiate a peace deal.
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Poor and rich neighbors always find it difficult to adjust their relationships.