“The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power

Tariq Ali, novelist, historian, political campaigner, and editor of “New Left Review” spoke at the Islamic Cultural Center in Fresno on September 28, 2008. Ali said that Pakistan is in the throes of a new crisis: daily battles on the Afghan border, the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and the farcical and grotesque succession ceremony. Tariq Ali sold copies of his latest book at the event. “The Duel: Pakistan on the Flight Path of American Power” was also the title of his talk at this event. Below is a 47 minute audio of Ali’s talk in Fresno.