On Monday, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf resigned just as his impeachment trial was scheduled to begin. So what does it mean for the United States that Musharraf is out? Will it help or hinder our efforts in the war against Islamic extremists? And what happens to the Pakistani nukes? Share your thoughts on this major transition and tell us what the U.S. policy ought to be towards Pakistan?
Musharraf to resign as Pakistani president – USATODAY.com
President Pervez Musharraf may have to resign instead of facing impeachment charges.
What does this mean for stability in the region? Will this lead to better or worse relations with India? How will this affect Pakistani help in the War on Terror?
Colin Powell is reportedly going to endorse Barack Obama for President of the United States. Bill Kristol says so…
Colin Powell to Endorse Obama.
What does this mean for John McCain? Does race enter into this? Is it really a big deal?
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered the Russian army to stop its attacks in the Eastern European country of Georgia. Despite this, Georgian leaders have accused Russia of continuing its drive into the country.
Michael Phelps has collected three gold medals so far and is poised to take quite a few more. Congrats to him and thank God he’s an American!
Have you seen what this guy eats?
The Russian army has split the nation of Georgia in half with the capture of Gori, the main highway in that country. Does Ossetia have the right to secede from Georgia? Are the Russians taking the right course of action? Is Georgia truly a democratic haven in Eastern Europe? Should the international community get involved militarily?
The human cost of war. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7554420.stm
Lt. Pete Hegseth served in Samarra, Iraq, when the Golden Mosque was attacked and violence and chaos were commonplace. Now he’s walking the streets with U.S. troops and seeing a very different place. Listen to the podcast of our interview with Lt. Hegseth and tell us what you think about the latest developments in Iraq.
Russian forces attacked Georgia on Friday as a longstanding dispute over a Georgian territory. Why is this happening? How much could it escalate? What is Russia’s real endgame? Listen to the podcast with Russia expert Ilan Berman, read the story below and tell us what you think about the evolving story!
Russia, Georgia troops battle on border – Russia- msnbc.com
Two time presidential candidate John Edwards is admitting an affair with a 42-year-old woman who was hired to work for his 2008 campaign. Edwards apologized for his failings on Friday but insists he is not the father of the woman’s child. Read the story below and share your thoughts with us.
Report: Edwards admits to extramarital affair – CNN.com
Pakistan is the real impediment to crushing al qaeda and the taliban. Find out why two national security experts believe this and tell us what you think the U.S. posture ought to be!