let's say in the Prez and I ask you for advice on Pakistan.

Remember that Pakistan is in possession of nukes.

The government is an unstable military dictatorship.

The security services often act independently of the head of government.

Pakistan has a neighbor on one side it hates (India) and on the other side a country in fears (Iran).

The northern border is occupied by some of the most fierce warriors on the planet, which is why Pakistan has essentially ceded control to local tribal leaders.

The population is large and educated mostly by religious zealots, many imported from Saudi Arabia.

Having been a colony, they deeply resent external interference.

What should Prez Botnst do about/with those guys?

B

PS This just in: http://www.iht.com/articles/510505.html

While in India, Powell says Pak nuke network must be eliminated.

Speaking in India. Whadda coincidence.