Tuesday morning roundup

Israel is dealing with a serious, violent, racism problem. In other Israeli news: politicians use rhetoric to push for a higher defense budget.

Pakistan is not dealing with its religious violence problem.

Burma (still) has a political prisoner problem. But they are easing up on censorship.

India blames the internet.

Somalia seats most of a parliament.

Is Ciudad Juarez's peace, Pyrrhic?

Eve Ensler has a point about who shouldn't be making decisions about women's reproductive health.

Look! A brave, principled politician in a sea of the opposite.