Weak kicker. While informative -- this conflicts with other reports from the ground in Swat -- Abramowitz offers more of a description of conditions in the region as refugees are forced back home than the set of recommendations I'd expect from someone with his expertise. He shows almost no regard for Pakistani sensitivity toward accepting U.S. aid, which has been a problem before. Still, a decent story worth reading.

Thoughtful observations on the human impact of Pakistan's offensive again the Taliban, from a former U.S. assistant secretary of state. The author points to the heavy-handed way in which government officials have dealt with refugees, many of whom are apparently being coerced to return to Swat valley, despite serious safety concerns. But few solutions are offered to address the problems described in this article.

A sincere and open article about the humanitarian disaster of Pakistani refugees. It fairly mentions U.S. responsibility to address the problem and to encourage international help.