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Follow-up on ISAF logistics
Follow-up on ISAF logistics
By Fester: This is a follow-up from my post yesterday concerning potential Pakistani responses to Indian mobilization. I actually did some research on the subject. First, the New York Times on the 30th shows that Pakistan's reaction to an Indian mobilization would be a reinforcement of the ...
Holbrooke Under Consideration for South Asia Envoy
voices.washingtonpost.com — By Michael Abramowitz and Al Kamen President -elect Barack Obama is seriously considering appointing former ambassador Richard... Holbrooke as his special envoy for south Asia, a move that would put one of America's most prominent diplomatic ... (more) Holbrooke Under Consideration for South Asia Envoy
The Dreyfuss Report
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Obama's first gaffe?
blog.foreignpolicy.com — He chose his words very carefully, but U.S. President-elect Barack Obama nonetheless made big news in India... with this exchange from today's press conference: [Question:] During the campaign, you said that you thought the U.S. had a right to attack ... (more) Obama's first gaffe?
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