Spy vs Spy (CIA & ISI)

From The Diane Rehm Show: http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-06-01/david-ignatius-blood-money
Author and journalist David Ignatius's new novel, "Blood Money," is a spy novel set in modern-day Pakistan. Focusing on a rogue CIA unit in that country, some are probably wondering how true to life his chosen subject may be.

Ignatius calls the ISI "a pervasive intelligence presence" that frightens people in Pakistan. As part of the Pakistani military, it its offices around that country have been targets of Taliban and suicide bombers, so it has lost many officers. Ignatius says the ISI is the "eyes and ears" of the military.

"Have there been rumors that the ISI may have been infiltrated by al Qaida?" Diane asked.

"There are rumors. They're persistent," Ignatius said. The ISI is so complicated partially because, Ignatius says, the U.S. asked it to recruit among Islamic fundamentalists at the time when America had decided the best way to drive the Soviets out of Afghanistan was to effectively organize a Jihad against them. Now, the U.S. is asking for the ISI's help in cracking down on, for instance, the Haqqani network that has been killing American and NATO soldiers in Afghanistan - but Ignatius says we "have to be honest enough to remember" that the Haqqani network first came into power because the U.S. provided the money and training for its members decades ago.

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• Fareed Zakaria
• David Ignatius
• ISI
• CIA
• GPS
• Blood Money
• predator drones

[dictatorgirl]

@mikerowphone Just saying, Pakistan is not Iraq or Afganistan! If NATO goes against Pakistan, it better be prepared to put up a good fight because Pakistan is nuclear armed and has close ties with China. I'm not Paki, just a political science student, so I am not being biased.:)

[rwpla]

This farid guy would talk about all the shit around but NEVER would he talk about the relevent matters and events in india where he is from, and like a typical indian loves to jump on the Pakistan bashing band wagon. But its CNN no surprise.

[keaesha19]

@ifayezali Which society you are talking about? Only radical societies like Pakistan or Saudi would blame the rape victim.

And are you saying Quran doesnt apply in todays times?

Why are you silencing me? Go punish those like Munawar Hassan.

[ifayezali]

@alexoborin1 I thought your name was Alex Jones... sorry dude! :)

[ifayezali]

@keaesha19 its a lie, and in wrong context, actually, Girl should not only report a case if there is no possibility of proving the rape, its only for the protection of women, becoz if she cudnt prov er case, the society may nt consider hr innocent n treat her likely, bt nw a days by forensic evidence or etc thr r plenty of possibilities to gt justice... So, it may not apply now.....

Pakistan is an Islamic country and its law does not require four Witnesses.... just wiki Women's Protection Bill

[Theonehasnain]

@HASEEB0101 WHAT THE HELL U DID RESOND ME, I CANT UNDERSTAND U MOTHER FUCKER.

[HASEEB0101]

@Theonehasnain hey boss ur my tiolet hehehehe

[Khan12078]

mismatch ISI wins hands down

[mrnadeemxrx]

@dictatorgirl who is the super power in the world all in ISI's hand .everybody can see history who destroy soviet union and now U.S.A on top list .Afghanistan is the battlefield of pakistan. First ISI destroy soviet union in Afghanistan now its America turn.hahahahaha This is ISI.

[Theonehasnain]

@rwpla HE IS A DICKHEAD, LAST REPORT I LISTEN FROM USA SAY ( PAK`S ISI IS AT TOP AS INTELLIGENCE AGENCY ).

[Theonehasnain]

@dictatorgirl YES INDEED PAKISTAN IS NOT IRAQ & OUR ARMY IS HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL.

[Blackmanskin]

@welove786 HAHAHAHAHA YOU ARE KIDDIN RIGHT??