A difficult job

Sir, - The formation of a broad-based coalition in future for any possible action against terrorism worldwide, as you have advocated in your Editorial `U.N. and the anti-terror focus' (Oct. 1), is a difficult prospect.

At present, many countries, including Pakistan, would find it difficult to oppose any counter-terrorism offensive following the magnitude of the attacks in the U.S.

Since it is well-known that Osama bin Laden was behind terrorist attacks worldwide, it has not been difficult for the U.S. to convince the world leaders about the need for a military offensive against him and the Taliban. But it is doubtful whether the U.S. has the ability to organise similar offensives against global terrorism.

Any move against such groups and sponsoring countries would be nothing short of a catastrophe, if resorted to in a reckless way.

The U.S would do well to tread carefully by considering the views of countries, particularly those which do not give unqualified support to U.S. offensives.

N.S. Sankararaman,

Chennai

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