Pakistan to meet with leaders of Obama , Pakistan on recent weeks . President 's ambitious agenda for nations faces its first critical test . Recent Taliban gains in nuclear-armed Afghanistan especially worrisome . Analysis : Lack of influence with the populace could weaken Obama 's hand .
Obama to meet with leaders of Afghanistan , Pakistan on Wednesday . President 's ambitious agenda for nations faces its first critical test . Recent Taliban gains in nuclear-armed Pakistan especially worrisome . Analysis : Lack of influence with the populace could weaken Obama 's hand .