We've had four military messiahs that could have set Pakistan on the right path, but they left it weaker and poorer.

Despite common factors between Egypt and Pakistan, historical development and nature of the states is very dissimilar.

Election results in Japan and South Korea, though welcomed in Washington, have generated concern in the region.

US, Europe need to maintain their current levels of assistance to Pakistan to help with economic crisis and militancy.

There can be no quarrel with the policy of seeking reconciliation with India; it needs to be pursued vigorously.

President Obama and the newly-elected Chinese leadership must demonstrate greater sensitivity to each other’s concerns

Decisions by Netanyahu, to back Romney over Obama and to attack Gaza have led some Israelis to question his judgments.

New leadership will have to determine early how to respond to demands for political reforms & deal with foreign ties.

It is in Pakistan’s interest to identify the Obama Administration’s likely policy goals in this part of the world.

With backgrounds, life experiences as different as chalk and cheese, the 2 candidates represent 2 conflicting views.