The search for the real problem behind the AFSPA.
Those who believe the West to be the hand behind all inhumane actions are mistaken. The World Wars, the Cold War, colonialism and now the War on Terror were all based on a certain mindset. The latter in particular is hinged on the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF). Imposed after the September 11th attacks, AUMF allows the US and its coalition partners to pursue terrorists globally to safeguard their national security. This self defense excuse has taken the war beyond America to Iraq, Afghanistan and most recently to Pakistan. With over 250,000 military and civilian lives lost, the war has become an extremely contentious issue.
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