If, as is certainly possible, the situation devolves down to civil war or separatism, then no amount of military action can really deal with the problem.

He has studied military tactics and counterinsurgency operations, but I don't think this is someone who sees himself as a commander. This is someone who sees himself as a stimulator.

It may well be more of a prelude to civil war than a step forward. Rather than an inclusive document, it is more a recipe for separation based on Shiite and Kurdish privilege.

A military situation requires a military action. In a war situation there is no law and order. 'You cannot resort to peaceful means. Agreeably we have had our weaknesses, but we have learnt lessons and addressed these weaknesses.

before taking military action.

There has been some LTTE military action, but most of these incidents are by the peoples' militias.