Hillary Clinton's surprise visit to Pakistan

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a news conference at the US embassy after meeting with the Pakistani leaders and military officials in Islamabad on May 27, 2011.

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made a surprise trip to Pakistan today. They met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani and Army Chief General, Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. According to reports, it was a tense and awkward gathering. Here, with analysis of Clinton's visit, and the relationship between the United States and Pakistan, is Haider Mullich, a fellow at the Joint Special Operations University.


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