Biden and Clark discussions critical for Obama admin. NOW, [View All]

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imo.

"Even if the Bush administration can keep the situation from escalating, President-elect Barack Obama will find his administration trying to broker cooperation between two aroused and suspicious regional powers.

An important element of Mr. Obama’s plan to reduce militancy in Pakistan and turn around the war in Afghanistan has been to push for a reconciliation between India and Pakistan, so that the Pakistani government could focus its energy on the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan that are controlled by Islamic extremists." >>>

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/world/asia/30diplo.html?_r=1&hp

Samantha P is very good, but there's no one better than Wes Clark for long term strategic thinking and tactical ideas; Joe B knows the area and people well.

VERY troubling.