The Times of India ran an editorial that is a true breakthrough in Indian-Chinese relations. The editorial called for an open discussion of the 1962 war between India and China, a war that has bedeviled relations between the two countries for 50 years. What is remarkable about the editorial is that The Times of India was a principal cheerleader for the war when it occurred. The change of heart is long overdue and let’s hope that the leaders of both countries grab this opportunity.
There have been several attacks on computers in the US, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar that appear to be quite serious (30,000 computers in the Saudi Arabian petroleum industry were wiped clean). The virus is called the Shamoon virus and US officials strongly suspect that Iran is the source of the attacks. If true, then we are witnessing an escalation of a cyberwar initiated by the US and Israel to disrupt the Iranian nuclear program. It is not at all clear how a cyberwar ends.
Turkey has made a strong appeal for international action in Syria, essentially reiterating its strong anti-Assad position and maneuvering the world to support its position. The reference to Bosnia in Erdogan’s statement forces the world to acknowledge its earlier failures when confronted with a humanitarian crisis. Not coincidentally, the main opponent to effective action in Bosnia was Russia, as is true in Syria today.
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