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...tragedy of Afghanistan is simply its geography: it lies along the eastern tier of the "crescent of crisis," which in an oil-short world has become strategically vital to both the West and the Soviet Union. Can the Soviets subjugate the Afghans indefinitely? Pentagon experts doubt that Afghanistan ever could become Moscow's "Viet Nam," pointing out that Soviet supply lines to Afghanistan are short and the local population relatively small: 14 to 18 million. But some historians argue that the traditional fierceness of the Afghans is a quality that defies measure. In January 1842, after an adventure in Afghanistan...
...Mercury News, Larry Ellison, zillionaire CEO of software titan Oracle, met with Attorney General Ashcroft last week to drum up support for his scheme: all immigrants and consenting U.S. citizens would be issued a "smart card"--like a credit card with a microchip--linked to federal records of their vital statistics, including their thumbprint...
...order for HCECP’s ultimate recommendations to be seen as legitimate, it is vital that the committee’s proceedings be perceived as evenhanded and fair. The resignation of Professor of Economics Caroline M. Hoxby ’88 has raised concerns about the committee’s dealings, and her criticisms of the committee, if accurate, cast in doubt HCECP’s ability to produce a fair outcome. In light of these concerns, HCECP must review its process and make the changes necessary to address the issues that Hoxby has raised...
...basing rights is modest. They just want some assurance that the Americans won't drop the region like a cigarette butt, as the U.S. did after the Russian army was defeated by the Afghan mujahedin 10 years ago. Pakistan is a different matter. The support of Islamabad is vital because of Pakistan's links to the Taliban and its proximity to the war zone. But in return, Pakistan wants Washington to put the brakes on the Afghan opposition...
...highest literary, philosophical and historical merit and with the greatest ability to illuminate those cultures and traditions that have affected the intellectual development of the world which Harvard students will enter. They should be chosen by a high-level committee of professors and administrators, one fully conscious of its vital role in shaping a Harvard education. While the committee should put no arbitrary limits on the number or types of works chosen, we would strongly oppose any sort of tokenism; the works should be chosen for their quality and influence, and not for any political motive. Given the sheer scope...