Pakistan's Floods

It isn't to be found among the top stories of the New York Times, although, to its credit, the Washington Post has noticed. From outward appearances neither the State Department nor the Pentagon have thought much about its ramifications. But floods in Pakistan are a huge deal, extremely relevant to whatever it is that the U.S. wants to accomplish over there. Our non-provision of substantial emergency aid could well have lasting consequences for the stability of Pakistan's government.