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...direction of harmony between the two countries, which would thwart their destructive Islamist agenda. They enjoy the sympathy of elements in the military, whose disproportionate share of the country's national budget would be threatened by peace with India. And the country's civilian government dares not cross the red lines drawn by the military for fear of being toppled. Every civilian Pakistani government, without exception, has been overthrown before the end of its elective term of office...
...Sure. He was disguised as a journalist, but he also tried to become my personal friend. He’d invite me to go cross-country skiing on Sundays out in the countryside. We would go to dinner together sometimes...
...This is not a problem exclusive to less modernized countries. It rages across the United Kingdom and Europe. A 2006 survey of a cross-section of British Muslims found that half favor being governed by Sharia Law, the extremely antiquated and intolerant Islamic code. Nor is it a problem exclusive to countries fighting the War on Terror: The Netherlands is increasingly terrorized by Muslim extremists. In 2004, filmmaker Theo Van Gogh was brutally murdered after producing the documentary “Submission,” which detailed the culture of subjugation of Muslim women. After shooting Van Gogh repeatedly...
...scored 19 of his points after the break. He posted the first five points for the Crimson in that frame, nailing a three and putting back a layup to break a halftime deadlock—and this was just his warm-up show. He beat the Holy Cross defense for a layup, then broke a 37-37 tie with a three. With his team up 53-52 with under five minutes left, he popped another three, then stole the ball on the ensuing possession, forcing his opponents to foul him. He made both free throws and two more the next...
...sort of rough political climate that would normally eat people like him for breakfast. His speech after the attacks was criticized for appearing meek and helpless, and his critics are probably right. What I see though, is a man wary of the same vicious cycle of Pakistan-baiting, worsening cross-border relations, and “tough security measures” that generate the sort of hatred that breeds even more terrorists. He knows his party might lose to the BJP and its allies in a few months, and he knows what that could mean for peace in South Asia...