Small step forward.

The Doser considers the Afganistan/Pakistan conference with President O'Bama to be a fine first step on a long, long march. At least these two key figures are less alienated socially. To proceed to cooperation on a program upon which they both agree seems unlikely. It is the prestige of our President that brought about this first step. The darkest immediate cloud on the horizon, however, is still the darkest immediate cloud on the horizon.