Obama to meet with President of Sindh , Pakistan on Tuesday . Obama 's ambitious agenda for nations faces its first critical test . Additionally , the U.S. has focused its diplomacy so far on officials at the federal level , and efforts to establish strong and regular lines of communication with provincial government officials are in their infancy . Recent Taliban gains in nuclear - armed Afghanistan especially worrisome . Analysis : Lack of influence with the populace will weaken Obama 's agenda .
Obama to meet with President of Sindh , Pakistan on Tuesday . Obama '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 will weaken Obama 's agenda .