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...report that in order to ensure a more stable Pakistan the former military general step down immediately. "It is time to recognize that democracy, not an artificially propped-up, defrocked, widely despised general - has the best chance to provide stability and turn back extremists' gains," wrote Robert Templer, Crisis Group's Asia Program Director. The government, as expected, responded vociferously, saying that the report "badly lacks appreciation and knowledge of the environment and conditions prevailing in Pakistan" - ignoring the fact that ICG has had a presence in Pakistan for several years...
...Pleasant would mention to me how extraordinary these kids were. They reminded me, in classic, solipsistic boomer fashion, of my own generation? of the remarkable political activists who went down to Mississippi to register black voters and marched against another war, and came to politics in the Robert Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy campaigns of 1968. That generation's - my generation's - passion gave us the propulsion to quickly move to the center of political life and the media. The end of their time - our time - in the driver's seat may have begun in Iowa...
...must-read. We need to know more about people such as Putin and runner-up Hu Jintao, since Russia and China will be our most formidable partners in the 21st century. We must learn to be equals, to develop a healthy respect for them and be respected by them. Robert Schieck, Antioch...
...Patriots have also sought out solid athletic citizens, so the Moss trade was particularly astonishing. The ex-All Pro had worn out his welcome in both Minnesota and Oakland and was coming off the worst season of his career. Before the deal was finalized, owner Robert Kraft met with Moss and explained life in New England. "He understood what was important to me and my family and how we run this franchise," says Kraft. "What goes on--on and off the field--is a reflection of my family name. He said to me, 'Mr. Kraft, I've made...
...September, El-Erian abruptly announced his intention to step down from the helm of HMC after just 22 months in office. He was succeeded last month by Harvard Business School professor Robert S. Kaplan, a former vice chairman at Goldman Sachs, who will serve as HMC’s interim chief during the search for a long-term leader...