Friday, January 31, 2003

MORE ON KASURI'S VISIT: The Times of India again describes Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri's visit to Washington as less than successful. But today, ToI softens its tone on this story. Today the headline reads: "Bush Employs Carrot and Stick Approach with Pak." This article notes, at the end, that Pakistan is getting $1 billion in debt forgiveness and $50 million in military aid, including a shipment of F-16's. It's hard for me to see how these goodies add up to a "fruitless and possibly disasterous visit.," even if Kasuri was asking for more.