The question is can this crisis also be an opportunity for bringing some Iraqi political leaders to their senses and encouraging cooperation. In a logical world that may be the case, but this is the Middle East.

Most of these political leaders like to be out among the people, they like to be among the crowds so they are very uncomfortable with the kinds of changes they have to make to accommodate these serious security situations.

The way that political leaders move when they are facing challenges is back to their base.

Preval has always preached reconciliation. It's logical that he's meeting political leaders.

The mass movement that was called by the political parties is being led by political leaders.

The sovereignty of the Northwest Passage is a red button issue for Canadian political leaders and for the Canadian public.