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Conspiracy Theories 'Stamped In DNA' Of Pakistanis

by Julie McCarthy, NPR
December 24, 2009

Many Pakistanis believe the U.S. is trying to foment violence in their country to make it weak so that U.S. forces can seize control of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. The Internet and talk shows accelerate the dissemination and proliferation of such theories.

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  • All Things Considered, December 24, 2009
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