The irresolvable conflicts continue

The Israelis and the militant groups are at it again, and it looks like the Indians and the Pakistanis, both armed with nuclear weapons, aren't going to let them hog all the headlines this time. Meanwhile, the limited acreage in the Holy Land and Kashmir stays the same, and as the abductions and bombings and bloodshed continue, the interested parties will become increasingly less inclined to settle for anything less than full satisfaction of their demands.

And you wonder what could drive diplomats to drink.