Reading The Pictures: Pakistan Bordering On Invisibility

The symbolism of the photos accompanying today's NYT article about al Qaeda's resurgence seem pretty straight forward.

With the Administration hesitant to shine a greater light on Pakistan's complicity, The Times merely emphasizes the understatement. In this case, the silhouettes editorialize Pakistan's ultra-low profile.

Considering the growing strength of the Taliban in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal area, these nearby Pakistani soldiers, monitoring the Afghan border, couldn't have a better view. In terms of having some impact, however, they might as well be invisible.

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(B.K. Bangash/Associated Press. published: February 19, 2007. Pakistan. nytimes.com)

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