Positively in Pakistan, elections were held and main opposition parties are in talks to form a coalition. But if they don't learn from past mistakes, this attempt at democracy is also destined to fail.
In NI online's continuing coverage, Anatol Lieven looks at the future of Pakistan. With the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, free elections—as well as democracy itself—are in question.
As the situations become more complicated in Pakistan and Georgia, both American allies, the U.S. is faced with some tough choices.
