Not a Time for Rivalry

Pakistan must move on from divisiveness.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/opinion/13tue2.html?ref=opinion

U.S. Steps Up Unilateral Strikes in Pakistan

This is long overdue and simply augments the general laxity in going after al Qaeda in Pakistan. More time must not be lost.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/26/AR2008032603283.html?hpid=topnews

What Tata Tells Us

Foreign direct investment contributes to American economic growth as well as secures its role as a prime location for business.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120658030582967343.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Tata For Now

The acquisition of Land Rover and Jaguar by Tata Motors of India presents challenges and opportunities.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120658070588167359.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Thais seize notorious arms-deal suspect

Capturing weapons suppliers is a critical component of defeating terrorism and religious/ethnic extremism. Perhaps what is most interesting is that the laptop that was recovered by Colombian forces after the killing of FARC commandant Raul Reyes led to this arrest.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/06/asia/dealer.php

Let Freedom Ring

What an exciting few days for freedom across the world. As the international community welcomes Kosovo, Pakistan had elections dealing a blow to the ruling party of President Musharraf and Fidel Castro stepped down as president of Cuba.

As my best friend would say (and I modified):
Forever a Patriot, Forever Free!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/pakistan/index.html

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/19/america/castro.php?page=1

U.S. Considers New Covert Push Within Pakistan

The U.S. strategy toward Pakistan must be revisited. Too long, have we flirted with President Musharraf. It seems he is playing both sides of the war on terror in an effort to prolong his regime. We cannot be a credible source of freedom unless we promote democracy there. By weeding out Al Qaeda and the Taliban we will eliminate some of Pakistan's internal problems.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/washington/06terror.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1199718042-vfu2uRJhBQ7H14Awj03ugQ

Benazir Bhutto | 1953-2007

It is a sad day for Pakistan and her democratic process.

I doubt there was involvement by current President Pervez Musharraf though there undoubtedly was terrorism and possibly low-level military involvement.

Now the elections seem unlikely, turmoil has ensued, and the world is reacting in shock and anger.

Regardless of politics, Bhutto was committed to her country.

This year has seen tumultuous events for Pakistan, and this tragedy only exalts the perilous crossroads and implications for freedom.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/27/bhutto.reaction/index.html

Musharraf lifts emergency rule

After six weeks, Pervez Musharraf has finally released Pakistan of his firm grip. He has certainly been a loyal ally to the U.S., but when an ally turns on his own people and their freedom, it is time for him to go.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/12/15/pakistan.emergency.ap/index.html

Opposition to take part in Pakistan elections

The upcoming elections are massive test for Pakistan's democracy. It must prove that it is responsive to the will of the people or else Musharraf will continue to lose support not only with the US but its other allies.

Good morning, Vietnam

Vietnam has been a model in South Asia in recent years. It has emerged as a strong economic power and even signed a trade deal with the US. Democracy is emerging in the once war-torn, Communist country.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/30/europe/abroad.php

In India's north, the worst place to be born a girl

Ah...the clash of tradition and modernity.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/30/asia/girls.php