Tensions on the rise between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai massacre.

Robert Kagan believes that the international community should take action to contain the problem, even if Pakistan's sovereignty is violated.

Arthur Herman believes the Mumbai attacks have disabused the Indian people of some of their illusions about fighting terrorism.

The effort to fight global, Islamofascist terrorism is not helped by the unwillingness of some to call it by it's proper name. Still others find a way to blame America.

New economic data indicates we are in a deep, global downturn.

Paul Krugman says that an argument can be made for fiscal discipline in normal times, but in times like these deficit spending is the way to prevent an economic downturn from getting worse.

The latest intelligence report indicates things in Africa are getting worse, and StrategyPage says it is about tribalism and corruption.

Richard Cohen believes Eric Holder's role in the Marc Rich pardon disqualifies him from the job of Attorney General.