International Peace Movement

The event of 9/11 has opened the doors for the multiple issues in the world. There has been a huge debate about the security concerns around the globe. The word ‘terrorism’ has never been used that often prior to the September 2001 attacks on World Trade Centre. Pakistan being a strategic ally of America supported the American government in its war against terrorism at domestic as well as international level. Military operation in Waziristan and the on going operation in Sawat district are a few prominent examples in the efforts of Pakistan to eliminate the roots of terrorism from the country. Our foreign policy, followed by the 9/11 event, also reflects the emphasis of our government to enhance the positive image of Pakistan in front of the international community. There has been a great debate about the necessity and importance of peace establishment in the world. This made me think what role the international organizations are playing in this scenario.

The main objective behind the establishment of the international body, U.N. considered to establish peace and harmony in the region and to avoid injustice and any further war. But unfortunately the American invasion in Afghanistan followed by the war in Iraq which resulted in the massive killings and bloodshed of thousands of innocent people, witnessed the failure of the International peace keeping organizations.

The contemporary status and happenings in the world makes a lay man thinks that we are still trapped in ‘might is right’ rule. The powerful countries have been fulfilling their vested interests on the cost of weaker states and they justify their brutal actions by claiming it as a war against terrorism and peace movements. And the international organizations like U.N. and ICJ are reluctant to play their role to intervene in the matter as they are financially supported by the World Powers.