https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/12/15/waiting/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:31:53 -0400<![CDATA[A number of trends have made is possible to guess what the possible crisis points might occur in the next year and a half. The first trend is the growing problem of Pakistan.  An article in the New York Times describes the growing gap between the US and Pakistani strategies for fighting Islamic extremism in South Asia. For now the cracks can be papered over, but not for much longer. Briefly, Pakistan has wanted to be a dominant influence the pace and scope of US activity in Afghanistan and limit American response to militants operating in their country. The US can no longer play this game. Something may have to give.]]>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:11:39 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/12/15/waiting-n189459