A new battle begins in Pakistan

Pakistani troops are pouring into the South Waziristan tribal area for a conflict against militants that they have little chance of winning outright. The offensive does, though, emphatically shift the focus from Afghanistan, which is what the United States has wanted for some time. Iran, following Sunday's attack on commanders of its Revolutionary Guards Corps, also has Pakistan on its mind. - Syed Saleem Shahzad (Oct 19, '09) Full Story »