News and Analysis (1/9/08)

Former Marine tells military court that 19 Afghan civilians were “needlessly killed”, violating laws of war:

Independent journalist Dahr Jamail argues sectarian violence in Iraq is largely driven by policies enacted by the occupation:

President Bush lands in Tel Aviv to begin his push for Mideast peace, while upping pressure on Iran:

Pakistan’s readies itself for another round of violence as Sunni extremists may try to exploit Shi’a mourning during the month of Muharram as a pretext for attacks…

…meanwhile analysts note that pro-Taliban religious parties are losing support due to empty sloganeering, alleged corruption, ideological extremism and sympathy from Bhutto’s death:

Alejandro

Alejandro Beutel is program assistant for the Minaret of Freedom Institute with expertise in religious freedom, democratization and security issues.


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