Does this mean that they will initiate contacts with the Taliban or that they are already in touch? Where will these contacts lead to? Would it result in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, an end to America's hold there and the Taliban's return to power? Or whether it implies that the Taliban will gradually share power either directly or indirectly and become loyal to the US?

It has been announced today the Asif Ali Zardari will take of oath of office today as President of Pakistan. Does this imply that Zardari is even keener top serve the US interests than Prime Minister Gilani?  What is the truth behind the quartet summit in Damascus?

There have been media reports that the Turkish government obtained approval of the United States which has occupied Iraq including the Kurd region for launching its armed offensive in northern Iraq (Kurdistan).