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[RealClearWorld] RealClearWorld - Articles - The Implications of Pakistan's Breakdown: For the American people, this border area has become the most dangerous place in the world." The president cautioned ominously that "multiple intelligence estimates have warned that al-Qaeda is actively planning attacks on the U.S. homeland from its safe haven in Pakistan." The area serves as a magnet for Islamic fighters from across the Middle East, Central Asia, and even Europe, but Islamabad's level of concern seems lower than that of Washington. On April 22, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized the Pakistan government, saying it was "basically abdicating to the Taliban and to the extremists."

[Pakistanpal's Blog] Obama outreach to Muslims worries Israelis « Pakistanpal's Blog: The poll found that 63 percent of those questioned believe Israel will suffer from Obama’s declared intention to reconcile with the Muslim and Arab worlds. At the same time, 60 percent of respondents said they view Obama favorably or very favorably, as opposed to 14 percent who regard him unfavorably.

[Booman Tribune] Booman Tribune ~ A Progressive Community: This is the sort of trouble U.S. administrations have often ignored until it was too late -- as in neighboring Iran before its Islamic revolution. So it's been notable how quickly how many senior Obama administration officials have concentrated on Pakistan.

[MEMG] MEMG: MONDAY'S BRIEFS...: PAKISTAN: Pakistani forces battled Taliban fighters on Monday as the militants denounced the army and government as U.S. stooges and said a peace pact would end unless the government halted its offensive. IRAN/U.S.: Iran has dismissed reports claiming that Washington's point man on Tehran will be dispatched to Iran to meet with the country's officials.

[GlobalSecurity.org] Afghanistan: Kabul Investigates Reported Militant Movement From Iran: June 22, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- An Afghan border guard commander has told Western and Afghan journalists that armed militants have been seen crossing from Iran into Afghanistan. But when questioned by RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan shortly after his comments were published, the commander said he couldn't confirm the intelligence reports until an investigation is completed.

[ACT Northern Virginia/Richmond/DC Metro Chapter.] The Obama administration mishandles Pakistan's Taliban crisis ...: On April 22, several hundred Taliban fighters moved from their stronghold in the Swat Valley to the neighboring district of Buner, just 60 miles from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton underscored the seriousness of the crisis, accusing the Pakistani government of “abdicating to the Taliban”

[SWJ Blog] 4 May SWJ Roundup (SWJ Blog): “And I think the movement of the Taliban into Buner really got their attention.” Last month, the Taliban seized control of Buner, in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, causing alarm as it moved within only about 60 miles of the capital city of Islamabad. It is feared that al-Qaida could also use the border areas of Pakistan to launch attacks against coalition forces in Afghanistan.

[armoredd.com] ”˜Cordial’ meeting for US, Iran officials: Clinton said most Taliban fighters have allied with anti-government forces “out of desperation” rather than commitment, in a country that has barely made inroads against poverty and lack of development.

[Daily News Patroler] Uneasy rivals US, Iran meet at Afghan conference (AP): Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Clinton said Afghanistan would welcome Taliban fighters who embrace peace, reject al-Qaida and pledge to abide by the Afghan constitution. Clinton said most Taliban fighters have allied with .

[Pat Dollard | Young Americans] Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » War On ...: (CNSNews.com) - Along with a drop in terror attacks worldwide - significantly so in the case of Iraq - 2008 saw a dramatic rise in attacks in Pakistan and deterioration in Afghanistan, while Iran continued to facilitate terror. India was among countries hardest hit, and the situation in Yemen and Venezuela remained worrisome, according to a new State Department report.

[George's Bottom Line] Journey to Tehran - George's Bottom Line: And by the way, better go check out us right wing hawks favorite website, you know, the D-word Report...Apparently the Taliban are taking over cities and implementing strict Islamic law as we blog; all within 60 miles of the capital of Pakistan (or Paukaustaun as B.

[Use This Blog] Uneasy rivals US, Iran meet at Afghan conference: In a closing statement, the conference agreed to promote good governance and stronger institutions in Afghanistan while generating economic growth and strengthening security. It pledged to support the Afghan army and police, which it said is “undergoing a comprehensive reform.”

[Peace Like A River] Peace Like A River » Cables, dispatches and memoranda: Spiegel - In a SPIEGEL Interview, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's challenger in the Iranian election, Mir Hossein Mousavi, discusses his chances of beating the president in June and the West's illusions regarding Tehran's nuclear policy. Bakhtar - Fifty Taliban fighters were eliminated as foreign and national security forces clashed with the insurgents for the 4th consecutive day as the major ground and air offensive were carried in the troubled southern Helmand province.

[SWJ Blog] 29 March SWJ Roundup: Metz concludes that the United States has a long-standing, continuing problem “developing sound assumptions when the opponent operates within a different psychological and cultural framework.” He sees a pattern of misjudgments about Saddam and Iraq based on Western cultural and historical bias and a pervasive faith in the superiority of America’s worldview and institutions.

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