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The next battle

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The collapse of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan will not bring relief to millions of peasants in remote villages scarred by drought and war. Emergency food aid faces weather problems, pockets of Taliban resistance, infighting between various anti-Taliban factions, refusal of truck drivers to enter some areas, mine fileds, low water levels in rivers that carry barges, and the refusal of the Uzbeck government to repair a bridge to Afghanistan (since they fear infiltration from Afghanistan if the bridge is reopened).

Afghanistan, Food and nutrition, Famines

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Aftershocks in Kashmir

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A massive earthquake ravaged Kashmir valley with 95% of the losses on the Pakistani side of Line of control (LOC) and with rescue teams still trying to reach the remote parts and relief material in short supply people were suffering. India had offered help to Pakistan and with militancy on all time low and armies of both countries helping each other on the LOC there was hope for new beginning of peace in the disputed region.

Management dynamics, India, Pakistan, Management, Company business management, Earthquake damage, Casualties

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One crisis too many?

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Washington wants to actively participate in relief aid for Kashmir's earthquake victims, but aid fatigue has slowed down the high intensity campaign to win hearts and minds in the Muslim worlds. The U.S. war machine in Afghanistan was the Western military force closest to the epicenter of the quake yet it was the Iranians and the Turks who were first to respond in a significant way within the initial 24 hours.

United States, Asia, United States foreign relations, International relief, Kashmir (Region)

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