07-13-2004, 12:12 AM
<b>AIDS threatens global security</b>
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->In many ways, India is Africa five to 10 years ago. With large numbers of migrant laborers, widespread prostitution, a flimsy health infrastructure and a mind-boggling state of denial among government elites, AIDS is poised to leap to Africa-like proportions.<b> This in the world's largest democracy, a nuclear power and a key U.S. strategic ally in a volatile region</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->In many ways, India is Africa five to 10 years ago. With large numbers of migrant laborers, widespread prostitution, a flimsy health infrastructure and a mind-boggling state of denial among government elites, AIDS is poised to leap to Africa-like proportions.<b> This in the world's largest democracy, a nuclear power and a key U.S. strategic ally in a volatile region</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->