Already , rents in Kabul are tumbling and nongovernmental organizations are laying off staff . Peter Bergen : For the first time , Pakistan government served its full term . He says lack of military coup attempt shows government is more stable than many think . Elections in Pakistan , Afghanistan likely to be crucial for those two nations . Comment: He says Afghan economy is resilient and corruption may be receding .
Peter Bergen : For the first time , Pakistan government served its full term . He says lack of military coup attempt shows government is more stable than many think . Elections in Pakistan , Afghanistan likely to be crucial for those two nations . Comment: He says Afghan economy is resilient and corruption may be receding .