Partner from the Potomac
Sense and sensitivity marked President Bill Clinton's address to the joint session of Parliament. For a large part of his narrative, independent of ornamental poetry and excessive platitudes.



Triumph of democracy
China has its leaders' aggressive noises to thank for making the outcome of the presidential elections in Taiwan look like a vote for independence whereas that has not been the factor uppermost in the minds of voters.



Resolving without mediating
India, Pakistan and top world leaders, especially President Bill Clinton, need to take a good, fresh look at the Simla Agreement.



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