Troop casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq may increase. There will be criticism about West Asian policy. There will be improved relations with India and Russia.

There will be a scare about Recession and some people may fear a Depression. As 5.2 million homes are put up for sale in the US, there will be recession in the housing sector. Rising prices of crude and many families in debt - all these will fuel inflation, which is on a high. The Fed will try to change the laws.

This will not be a good year for both India and US. Inflationary pressures will haunt both economies. Both countries will forge business relationships and there will be increased co-operation.

For China

This will be a year of suppression of human rights and violence by terrorists. Economic growth may slow down a little. Inflation will be higher than expectations. Heavy military expenditure will aid in the economic slowdown. There will be public resentment and problems with Tibetans, whom they call separatists. June-Sep, Mar-Apr and October 08 to Feb 08 are critical periods for the country.

For Japan

Economic growth will be slow . There may be political uncertainty. Financial scandals will rock the Fukuda govt. Serious illness cannot be ruled out to a royal familty member.

For Pakistan

Virgo rises at Islamabad indicating violent political upheavals and uncertainty. There will be seperatist violence . Economic slowdown indicated. Danger indicated to Mullahs and some politicians. Women will suffer from crimes. Political uncertainty marks this period, as this nation goes through a torrid phase.

For Iraq

Leo rises, tenanted by Ketu and Saturn. Suicide attacks will be rampant. Assassination attempts on important leaders. Violence of a major order. Political uncertainty on the cards.

For Iran

Clerics will dominate the political sphere. Monetary mismanagement will be evident. Peace will be disturbed by student unrest. The popularity of those in power will be on the bane.

For Russia

Virgo rises, Military expenditure will increase. Adversity for agriculture and Farming. Threats from terrorists cannot be ruled out. There will be a lot of disagreements with the US, EU, Ukraine & Georgia. War of words and tension with them. Some leaders will lose their seats due to scandals.

For England

Improved relations with India and US. Brown appears to be safe. There will be an economic slowdown. There may be riots and strikes, as people express their displeasure. Serious problmes will be posed by public health. Misfortune indicated for a political leader

For Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel

There may be air raids by Israel against Syria and Lebanon. There will be retaliation by the latter. Increased rivalry between Hamas and Fatah. Political uncertainty marks this turbulent phase. Hamas will indulge in rocket attacks and Israel will retaliate. In Jordan, there will be public agitations and resentment for reforms. June- Aug, Feb to Apr 2009, are critical periods for the government.

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