“Each generation must, out of
relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it.” Frantz
Fanon
Since the fall of Soviet Union,
we are witnessing wars and more wars but the one considered most important is
between Imperialist forces and reactionaries. After the fall, progressive
forces started diluting into liberalism, and rest of the socialists became
inactive. Those who were on the ground were criticized and labeled as confused, as they were
chanting slogans against reactionaries and imperialists at the same time. We
were especially criticized for supporting national liberation movements,
especially if led by religious organizations. But we rejected the superficial
and simplistic conclusions and tried to understand the underlying causes. We
did not care if the forces were religious or nonreligious but were more
interested if they were reactionary or progressive.
We knew that Imperialism would
again reconcile with the reactionary forces to further its interests, and we
would be facing similar circumstances that we faced during Zia’s regime. After
hunting down Osama, it was clear that US is now in a comfortable position to
close this front and reconciliation with the reactionaries would achieve at a
good pace. By opening fronts in Libya and Syria, Imperialists indicated that they
do not consider Taliban and Al Qaeda as threats anymore. The alliance between
Arab monarchs and Imperialism has gained support of different reactionary
groups through mediation of Saudi Arab and Pakistan.
Many viewed the uprising of Syria
as not more than a just demand of the people, but I am sure that picture would
be very clear in their minds now. Evidences of armed and non-armed support from
Arab league and imperial powers can be found easily.
Hezbollah failed to support
Palestinians during recent attack by Israel, because they know a sectarian
front would be opened in every country, from Lebanon to India, and that they
have to reserve their resources for that internal war. Nasrullah, a smart
politician who worked for eliminating not only sectarian but also religious
differences in Lebanon, is indicating a sectarian danger.
Reincarnation of Non Aligned
Movement is a progressive step from an otherwise narrow minded Iran. On one
hand it exposed the hollowness within the idea of Islamic brotherhood, but on
the other it reflects that the specter of sectarianism is surrounding the
region. Hate literature is being flood in Pakistan as well, while ambassador of
hatred ASWJ and LeJ are unleashed. Shias, all over Pakistan but especially in
Parachinar and Balochistan are being butchered on daily basis. Iran is already
facing isolation so cannot afford confrontation with Pakistan therefore not a
single statement has been issued by their government or embassy.
ASWJ and LeJ by their terrorist
activities are trying to entice Shia organizations to attack general Sunni
masses. Till this point Shia organizations have shown composure and sensibility
by refraining from such activity. But a mistake or a mischief can fuel the
tensions and the ongoing Shia genocide can turn into a sectarian war. On the
other hand ASWJ is also organizing itself as a political party, while state has
also given free hand to JuD.
With
negotiations going on with Islamic militant organizations at every level, there
is a do or die situation in Pakistan. Imperialism, patting on the shoulders of
reactionaries, feels comfortable as there is no one who can stop them. Only a
radical progressive force with a Maoist attitude can fight this war, as the
task ahead cannot be achieved through pseudo-socialist attitude of social
democracy. It not only requires a devotion but also the capability to unite other oppressed sections (oppressed gender, oppressed nationalities, Shias and minority groups) with oppressed classes. But the question is:
Are we ready to fight like Hassan Nasir?
