he also wrote two books about south asia. was about the advent of nuclear is asian -- nuclearization in asia. the last book was on the transformation of pakistan. it is a very optimistic book about what could be the future of pakistan. he did not dodge trying to tell the truth about pakistan's deficits. steve has written this in the forward to the book that we are launching. i thought he showed his insights by using a term i have not heard before. he said many people think it is either a glass half full or in the on pakistan. he said he thought it was a glass to large -- too large. that was based on the idea that pakistan may have set out in life with more condition than it had resources to fulfil. i want to talk about our final communications. i saw him a lot in the last few years. last june, only a few months ago, when i arrived in england, i sent him an e-mail saying that i was there. for the first time i got an e- mail back saying he could not meet with me but hope my visit went well. we had two or three more exchanges of

he also wrote two books about south asia. one was about the advent of nuclear is asian -- nuclearization in asia. both pakistan and india. the last book was on the transformation of pakistan. it is a very optimistic book about what could be the future of pakistan. he did not dodge trying to tell the truth about pakistan's deficits. steve has written this in the forward to the book that we are launching. i thought he showed his insights by using a term i have not heard before. he said many people think it is either a glass half full or in the on pakistan. he said he thought it was a glass to large -- too large. that was based on the idea that pakistan may have set out in life with more condition than it had resources to fulfil. i want to talk about our final communications. i saw him a lot in the last few years. last june, only a few months ago, when i arrived in england, i sent him an e-mail saying that i was there. for the first time i got an e- mail back saying he could not meet with me but hope my visit went well. we had t

she is one of the best known women leaders in south asia. dr. dipu moni, welcome to "rendezvous."r country is now 40 years old, so congratulations. it as kind of reached middle- age. >> thank you. [laughter] >> something we all have in common here. and your fellow guest, richard dawkins. obviously, you studied medicine. you are a woman of science. deified any inherent contradiction in that and also being a practicing muslim? >> i have not found in the conflict in being a person of science. i studied medicine, public health, and a lot. but i do not see any conflict between these subjects and my religion. and i think my faith is my birthright, and i am comfortable with it. and my religion also asks me to ask questions, to understand the world, the universe. and i tried to do that. so far, i have not found any conflict. i am happy with it. >> bangladesh is almost a predominantly muslim country. a lot of people use our women are treated in muslim countries as a barometer of how advanced the nation is. what do you say to people in the look at bangladesh and they see that you are a woma

both in central asia and in the south in south asia that essentially is going to cut pakistan out of the formula and i don't think united states cares very much what's going to happen after withdraws its troops in two thousand and fourteen and i think they would rather not withdraw their troops which is the nub of the problem because just on november second russia china iran and pakistan had a meeting in istanbul which they all agree that they would pressure the united states not to leave troops in afghanistan and i find it very difficult to imagine if this fallout in relations between pakistan and the united states is not somehow tried to that position i think this i think this chessboard is much broader than we then we imagine it to be and that it includes really multiple zones some of them worldwide short of those pakistan being in a nuclear state it's a bit of the be on the side of the u.s. isn't it. well it has been but you know it's always been it's always basically saw the relationship the united states as being in its interests i'm not sure it's ccs relationship with the unit

government, including senior director of south asia affairs during the clinton administration. he was an advisor to the obama presidential campaign on south asia and shared a review of u.s. policy toward afghanistan and pakistan during the early months of the obama administration. he is the author of his own recent book on pakistan entitled "deadly embrace." on my far left is joshua white, the youngster of our panel. he is a ph.d. candidate at the johns hopkins school of advanced international studies and the jennings randolph peace scholar. he spent time in pakistan doing research and has presented his findings in numerous forums and gave testimony before the congress. he has been an active participant in several high- level u.s.-pakistani dialogues, and his current doctoral work focuses on decision-making in the islamic parties in pakistan. last but certainly not least, to my right, is marvin weinbaum, a scholar in residence at the middle east institute, and a professor at the diversity of illinois, where he was director at the program in south asian and middle eastern studie

. >>> it was seven years ago today that a devastating tsunami hit south asia, killing a quarter of aillion people. thailand was one of the hardest hit nations. today, localists and tourists alike attended local ceremonies to those who lost their lives. a trench spanning more than a mile was dug along a beach in one resort town allowing families to light candles and pay their respects. i was in indonesia a few months after and literally, a mile in had been wiped clean. >> still dealing with rebuilding. a lot of beach towns. >>> the good thing for us right now is we have not seen any severe weather this holiday season. it's been really good. we're thankful for that. looking at the post christmas forecast and looking furled -- forward to the new year's eve forecast. we did see clouds and a storm system slowly approaching the mid-atlantic. it has been fairly quiet, so we're very blessed. you look in the deep south. dropping rain and heavy rain in some locations. this is coming up our way. i think tomorrow morning's commute should generally be okay. but we've got high pressure in control

asia here. very dry across much of mongolia and china. we will see a few showers south of china here. scattered thunder storms for the philippines here. it is going to be a bit heavier towards the north today and that will move down in toward the south for the weekend. now, japan has been seeing that snow piling up in the west coast for the last several weeks. we actually have a storm moving through now. so it is really going to be intensifying, leafy snow accompanied by thunderstorms. and that will be some rough seas for you. especially the western coast there, high waves as well and blowing snow from thursday into saturday. all right, let's look at temperatures now. tokyo, 11 degrees. o we are just into double digits in shanghai. and then low 30s for ma minila well as bangkok. storms on the northern tier of the continent here. nothing much towards the south but we have a couple of very potent storms. one on the pacific northwest here. this is bringing plomountain sn. and rain towards the coast, now parts of southern bc, can you see about 50 millimeters of rain. that is certainly eno

myanmar has been a close country and has been one of the poorest in the south asia region. they have resources like natural gas and a cheap labor force. for the government of myanmar, democratization is the means of getting sanctions lifted and encouraging investment from overseas. on friday clinton is planning to meet with pro-democracy leader. the meeting will be high profile chan chance, she will want to move in step with united states to put pressure on the myanmar government to continue the reforms. the momentum towards democracy is being driven by international and domestic forces and is becoming increasingly irreversible. >>> china has been urmging the united states to lift sanctions against myanmar. if has close ties with the southeast asian country. foreign ministry spokesperson commented on clinton's visit to myanmar. >> translator: all countries concerned should lift sanctions against myanmar and try to promote its stability and development. >> he also stressed the importance of map taintaining relations. >> translator: both myanmar and china want to strengthen t

in south asia that essentially is going to cut pakistan out of the formula and i don't think united states cure is very much what's going to happen after withdraws its troops in two thousand and fourteen and i think they would rather not withdraw their troops which is the nub of the problem because just on november second russia china iran and pakistan had a meeting in istanbul which they all agreed that they would pressure the united states not to leave troops in afghanistan and i find it very difficult to imagine it is fallout in relations between pakistan and the united states is not somehow try to that position. another area of u.s. interest is also facing increasing diplomatic isolation iran is warning against washington back sanctions over its nuclear program which will target its on exports it says they may more than double fuel prices to be from the national iranian american council such sun still who only called really struggling western economies . these are saying that. this is the sponsors that actually acknowledge ok this is going to raise gas prices a little bit

in south asia that essentially is going to cut pakistan out of the formula and i don't think united states cure is very much what's going to happen after withdraws its troops in two thousand and fourteen and i think they would rather not withdraw their troops which is the nub of the problem because just on november second russia china iran and pakistan had a meeting in istanbul which they all agreed that they would pressure the united states not to leave troops in afghanistan and i find it very difficult to imagine it is fallout in relations between pakistan and the united states is not somehow try to their position i think this i think this chess board is much broader than we then we imagine it to be and that it includes really multiple zones some of them worldwide. and the next hour here in our two we also hear from russia's spokes person on afghanistan about his views on the country's future coming your way in our special interview. russia says it may withdraw from a meeting with nato shuttles for next may in chicago the statement came after thursday's session between the

in south asia that essentially is going to cut pakistan out of the formula and i don't think united states cure is very much what's going to happen after withdraws its troops in two thousand and fourteen and i think they would rather not do with draw other troops which is the nub of the problem because just on november second russia china iran and pakistan had a meeting in istanbul which they all agreed that they would pressure the united states not to leave troops in afghanistan and i find it very difficult to imagine if this fallout in relations between pakistan and the united states is not somehow to try to that position i think this i think this chess board is much broader than we then we imagine it to be and that it includes really multiple zones some of them worldwide russia could boycott its summit with nato in may of the two sides don't agree on a european missile defense system the statement comes after a meeting thursday failed to resolve the deadlock over the issue washington claims the missile shield is aimed at iran and north korea american verbal promises failed

in south asia that essentially is going to cut pakistan out of the formula and i don't think united states cure is very much what's going to happen after withdraws its troops in two thousand and fourteen and i think they would rather not withdraw their troops which is the nub of the problem because just on november second russia china. iran and pakistan had a meeting in istanbul which they all agreed that they would pressure the united states not to leave troops in afghanistan and i find it very difficult to imagine if this fallout in relations between pakistan and the united states is not somehow try to that position. now about forty five tons of radioactive water was reportedly leaked out of the focus sima nuclear plant in japan crippled in margins earthquake and tsunami some of the toxic water they have found its way into the ocean during the weekend the main problem on the ground is poor risk and damage assessment of the cording to david wagner from a country recessions and taking. what's clear is that the testing process is not across the board. less than one person per

in south asia that essentially is going to cut pakistan out of the formula and i don't think united states cure is very much what's going to happen after withdraws its troops in two thousand and fourteen and i think they would rather not withdraw their troops which is the nub of the problem because just on november second russia china iran and pakistan had a meeting in istanbul which they all agreed that they would pressure the united states not to leave troops in afghanistan and i find it very difficult to imagine it is fallout in relations between pakistan and the united states is not somehow try to that position i think this i think this chessboard is much broader than we than we imagine it to be and that it includes really multiple zones some of them world wide. elsewhere around the world tonight barricades have been set up by pro-democracy protesters in syria blocking a roadway leading to activists say the piles of gravel and burning deborah to show their position to the deployment of state security forces in the region it comes as damascus agreed to an arab league reque

. >>> outrage in south asia as a controversial photo of a indian actress shows up on a cover of a magazine. >>> police in italy caught up with one of the most wanted alleged mobsters and where he was hiding. the story next when "good morning maryland" continues we are first and only at 4:30 and a live look out at the moon. that's good shot. justin. hope you are checking that out. we will be right back. >>> now "good morning maryland" at 4:30. >>> controversy brewing in parts of pakistan following the release of the december issue of fhm magazine with racy photo of an actress. images inside show her hoed ailing grenade and bearing tattoo letters isi for pakistan's interservices intelligence agency. the actress claims they doctored her photos to make her look nude. the interior minister promised an investigation and her family disowned her. >> what did your father say? did he speak to you? >> he didn't speak to me actually. he spoke to one of the media groups and he -- it was like too upset, and and i think okay i don't blame him for that. >> her lawyer says she will sues the -- sue the maga

thousand and twelve that was something this sixty two year old woman former education minister of south asia alagiri would never complied with she declared herself president elect and submitted her wrong complaint to the supreme court in a bid to overturn its ruling following that decision following that move of hundreds of her supporters have taken to the streets of st paul the capital. men women and even children have spent days on main square or to be involved i hope you can see behind me expressing their solidarity with their candidate and protesting against the court's decision and calling for peace a row. to be overturned visitation has been very tense is very sad and fears were growing in the region that this political stunt of could and could lead to violations meanwhile the two sides been involved in this conflict have started negotiations and russia has played a very poor control of mediating these negotiations and that's been anything but not easy but eventually as you've said indeed. has agreed to step down and currently the republic is waiting for him to officially pass the pres

they thought of course he has been governing the caucus republic of south asia for ten years has and now is his resignation on saturday emphasizing he has made this decision this isn't a step down to avoid violence and to and the political standoff in the region indeed following the presidential election here in the firm but the situation here has been very tense and very dangerous following the opposition candidate victory in the presidential runoff another candidate and that'll be really who was expected to win this vote and who was considered as the key favorite of the presidential vote complains to the supreme court of south to settle about violations allegedly committed biology of his team and a later the court ruled two and not the outcome of the vote and moreover to bar the host so from participating in the next poll should build for march that was something our joy of a former education minister sol said never accepted she declared herself the president elect and submitted taro complain to the supreme court hundreds of her supporters have taken to the streets of the capital t

hundred fifty years of absolutely brutal colonial occupation in the middle east in africa and in south asia and elsewhere and and that's of very often how with perceived and there's been a whole number of different different arguments used to justify the occupation afghanistan liberating women laughably bringing democracy similarly a job improving you know the reconstruction i was going to have to jump in here folks have run out of time very interesting topic and certainly not the last word on afghanistan many thanks my guest is san francisco washington and in london and thanks to our viewers for watching us here arche see you next time remember across time. it. is if you want to.

a lot of the quarter has been governing the caucus republic of south asia for ten years has an announced his resignation on saturday emphasizing he has made this decision this isn't a step down to avoid violence and to and the political standoff here in the region indeed following the presidential election here in the firm but the situation here has been very tense and very dangerous and how it's been resolved eventually are seen by the opposition as a big victory and by ordinary people here in the region as a big relieved following the opposition candidate was victory in the presidential runoff and now the candidate anatoly bill who was expected to win this vote and who was considered as the key favorite of the presidential vote complained to the supreme court of south to set about violations allegedly committed biology of his team and later the court ruled too and now the outcome of the photo and moreover to bar or herself from participating in the next call should yield for march that was something our joy her former education minister saw thirty never accepted she declared herself pr

. >> if you think seven years ago this week was the tsunami in south asia, which killed hundreds of thousandsamerica was first on the scene working with its partners, but we certainly gave the most aid. >> it was interesting, i saw an article over the weekend about hating. only 43% of the aid that's been pledged to haiti has materialized. america has made good on it, but the rest of the world doesn't necessarily always follow-through. >> isn't it because you can't trust a lot of people in power in these countries, once they get the money, right, bob? >> yes. number one, i will let it pass because it's the new year and holiday season, that occupy wall street has done nothing the last two weeks. you found one piece of videotape -- >> i did, i admit. >> -- and turned it into a negative. good job. there's reasons for this. one is when this country was formed, it was a frontier country, and people helped each other as they moved out, and it was formed as a place for refugees from persecution. religious groups tend to want to help each other. the american people, i don't care if you're rich or poor

getting over a quarter of its budget from washington, funds and arms the deadliest terrorist group in south asia that kills americans. pakistan's military needs to stop playing games to keep afghanistan weak and india off balance. it needs to start trying to create peace and stability and prosperity for its people. in other words, pakistan needs a civilian conception of its national interest. and it can only get that from a flourishing civilian government. there lies a fundamental tension in u.s. policy toward pakistan. we want the more democratic country, but we also want a government that can deliver anti-terrorism cooperation on the ground. in practice, we always choose the latter. which means we cozy up to the military and overlook its destruction of democracy. but the only way to get real cooperation is by helping pakistan move from being a military state to a more normal country. if washington continues to bolster pakistan's de facto military dictatorship, we will get a dysfunctional nation where the public fed propaganda by the military establishment continues to vent its anger at washing

actually what's dominating the anxiety i think in the state department and from the perspective of south asiattention gravitating towards that as an issue, meantime there are all kinds things happening in pakistan in relation to the taliban, in where the border we know is very, very messy. >> there's three hidden happeneds happene hands in the middle east that are secretary the dynamics on the table. one is absolute concern about iran's nuclear program from the arab countries, from the gulf countries. >> huge anxiety. >> that is always a calculation. two is hezbollah. people don't talk about hez with a hezbollah very often, with ybs crate cal. >> i hate to do this, but i have to cut you off. >> again it won't be explained. >> the realities unfortunately of television, but thank you so much for joining us. >> hezbollah is important. >> and we'll talk about it next timing. we'll talk at length. after the break, we'll be talking about the gop's immigration problem. the employee of the month isss... the new spark card from capital one. spark miles gives me the most rewards of any small business c

like the philippines and malaysia, a nation in the south asia sea. >> he called me and said, he's oversaid, i didn't see him. but i missed him by about two hours but i got a business card. it says dennis austin. that's his middle name. >> reporter: it could be another near-miss. standefer could be long gone once again. or he might still be in jakarta. this might be karl's last best chance to end his two-year hunt. by this point, he says, his time with dennis and the search for him had cost him more than $30,000. he didn't have much cash left. just enough for one more shot. should he take it in jakarta? there was only one way to find out. karl ryll had to go to a country where he knew no one, and had no contacts at all. and if he found the man he was looking for, what could he do? and what might happen to him? >>> coming up, karl ryll hits the streets of jakarta. had standefer slipped away again? >> i had pretty much given up. i thought, it ain't going to happen. mommy says brush up and down, like this. [ mumbles ] mommy taught me bunny ears. ♪ [ laughter ] try this. good job. ♪ goodnig

most things south east asia and. mediterranean away called a cold water but. it's a warm water computer here. in order to get to the depths of the want to see winter divers first time to break through the frozen sea. the thickness of ice is about forty to fifty centimeters in the diving school. it is hard work so the divers take turns to short intervals. well there are four this device was invented by ancient people it's a type of lever that was taken it a step further and designed an intelligent device for snow deals to lift chunks of ice nothing of the kind anywhere else in the world this original structure does the job of fall barely man to that of the. i starting in the white sea is a serious challenge in winter the water is bitterly cold. several hotspots bonuses are situated near every waterhole pier the divers change and comfort themselves after diving. according to international diving regulations one should be certified by the professional association of diving instructor has before venturing on to the ice because divers must be wearing dry suits to m