with some legal and histoirical assertions in the CFR article - e.g., on Villa and Caroline examples - as well as lack of specific references to those "some" who might agree with Max Boot's position.

Also, the domestic law enforcement rules on hot pursuit actually would cut agin allowing hot pursuit in this (international) context. I Law is still in the Bonnie & Clyde stage - Slapout will understand that.

Also, there are some practical problems with this very interesting theoretical problem. Right now, I don't have time to say much more.

The question, however, may become a reality.

Daily Times
Friday, July 18, 2008

Robert Gates warns of unilateral strikes

LAHORE: The United States has warned that it can conduct unilateral strikes inside Pakistan if it [Pakistan] does not take measures to stop Taliban activities, Aaj TV reported on Thursday. According to the channel, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates said that action in the Pak-Afghan border area was direly needed to mount pressure on the Taliban. He said it would be better if Pakistan exerted more pressure to check militant activities.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default...8-7-2008_pg1_5