18 May 2009

End of Rebel War in Sri Lanka?

I doubt it, although it will be interesting to see how an apparently crushing military defeat of a rebel militia will ensure peace. Just like when we took out Saddam Hussein. It seems to me there are ample examples in modern history that teach just the opposite. The real danger of political terrorism (rebel separatism) is not violent warfare. It's the hatred and passion buried deep in people's hearts. You can't crush that.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/19/world/asia/19lanka.html?hp

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