The opposition forces in Syria appear to be well-armed, but we don”t know who supplies them. Most have assumed that the arms are smuggled in and paid for by Saudi Arabia and/or sympathetic Western governments. The truth, however, is a little more mundane: the weapons are purchased through prisoner ransoms from the Syrian army itself. The greed of the individuals keeps the violence going. The price is paid by innocent lives.
Some countries are called “The” as in The United States. Others, like Ukraine and Congo, don’t have the definite article in their name. A curious feature of language and the BBC explores how the difference evolved.
US-Pakistani relations are about as bad as they ever have been. There are numerous reasons why this state of affairs exists, but it seems as if matters are reaching a breaking point. Pakistan is counting on the US needing Pakistani logistical support for the war in Afghanistan, but that dependence is lessening every day. It’s hard to imagine a complete rupture of relations, but it is probably safe to say that the special relationship is over.
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